About the Role
The TCA Team Lead fosters a patient-centered environment, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance. This role involves mentoring, training coordination, documentation auditing, and policy development, serving as a liaison between staff and leadership to promote teamwork and excellence in resident care.
Responsibilities
- Mentor new TCAs during orientation and throughout their employment.
- Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions to build staff confidence and competence.
- Coordinate and facilitate ongoing TCA training programs.
- Oversee completion of TCA training checklists.
- Provide guidance and support for staff during daily tasks and challenges.
- Participate in the hiring and interview process for TCA candidates.
- Ensure staff compliance with continuing education and certification renewals.
- Assist with disciplinary action in conjunction with Unit Leadership.
- Audit TCA charting regularly to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Participate in chart audits and documentation reviews.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations and CMS documentation standards.
- Adjust TCA schedules as needed to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
- Assist with TCA calendar maintenance, vacation coverage, and sick call coverage.
- Coordinate assignments and daily task distribution for TCAs.
- Ensure adequate coverage for patient care and support during peak hours.
- Collaborate with Unit Leadership to review and create policies and procedures.
- Ensure practices align with CMS guidelines and organizational standards.
- Participate in state survey preparations and inspections.
- Routinely round on patients to assess care quality and build relationships.
- Participate in community activities, including meal service and social events.
- Assist with admissions and care plan meetings.
- Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to nursing staff.
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of resident rooms and common areas.
- Support infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Assist with communication regarding facility upkeep and cleanliness.
- Coordinate new hire paperwork and employee evaluations.
- Assist with completion of annual and new hire mask fittings.
- Uphold St. John’s customer service standards: Make eye contact and smile, greet and welcome everyone, provide immediate service and listen actively, use appropriate body language, be gracious and respectful.
Requirements
- Prior CNA experience preferred.
- Montana CNA certification required.
- Current Med Aid Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending.
- Exposure to outdoor elements, animals, and home-like environments.
- Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other healthcare-related risks.
Skills
- Strong written, verbal, and observational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems using sound judgment.
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
About the Company
- St. John's is a facility that provides Transitional Rehab Center services.
