Assistant Resident Care Director

The Assistant Resident Care Director (ARCD) assists the Resident Care Director (RCD) in planning implementing and evaluating the Resident Care department to ensure the highest degree of quality care and experience for each resident. Utilizes the nursing process to perform nursing functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act Federal and State regulatory licensing requirements. Provides direct resident care to residents under the direction of the RCD in accordance with Commonwealth Senior Living (CSL) philosophies standards and practices. The Assistant Resident Care Director is a Culture Ambassador who will model the core values of the company leading by example and ensure all team members exemplify the core values of the company. (LPN is required)

Position : Full-time Monday - Friday MOD responsibilities may include on-call rotations.

Qualifications

Graduate of a state-approved school of practical nursing LPN is required.

At least one (1) year of successful nursing experience preferably.

Work experience should include administration of medication and experience in either geriatric psychiatric or rehabilitation nursing.

Certified in CPR and first aid.

Demonstrates leadership skills and sound nursingjudgement.

Ability to show compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults and demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of the elderly and their families.

Must be willing to become trained and / or certified in state assessments and service plans as per regulatory licensing requirements.

Ability to work weekends evenings and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services including on-call responsibilities.

Must be proficient in basic office equipment including a personal computer for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.

Acceptable driving record.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

Maintains a liaison with residents families and support departments to adequately plan for resident care needs.

Ensure provision of services to the residents and validates that all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and followed.

Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to resident care supervisory responsibilities infection control resident rights safety and sanitation.

Deliver direct resident care and supervision of direct care associates in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.

Contributes to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the residents condition to the Resident Care Director (RCD) immediately. May participate in routine activities of residents care including daily living and basic resident care procedures.

Assist with and / or manage the completion of departmental schedule under the direction of theRCD to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards policy procedure budget regulation and state law.

Recommend modifications to resident care staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage in accordance with the established resident care budget.

Completes assigned resident care assessments and individualized care plans in accordance with company policy and regulatory licensing requirements.

Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan.

Contributes to the care planning process by providing specific information and observations of the residents needs and preferences.

Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.

Consult other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to residents needs.

Assist residents with lifts moves and transport using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.

Administer and document medication and treatments per the physicians order and accurately record care provided to the residents according to company policy.

Completes routine and regulatory audits for resident care and / or medication management as assigned by theRCD.

Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents visitors and other personnel promptly and courteously within a set time limit and established policy.

Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents visitors families peers and supervisors promoting a homelike environment.

Fully understands all aspects of residents rights including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.

Notify the physician of changes in the residents condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken.

Follow through as needed on information given by shift report resident or family regarding resident concerns.

Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative associate incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents rights.

Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.

Provides care that maintains each residents skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents turning repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas.

Performs various tasks assigned by theRCD including checking vital signs weighing residents applying creams / ointments and collecting specimens.

Attends scheduled meetings conferences and training sessions as required and as needed for Commonwealth Senior Living and / or professionallicensure.

Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.

Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents the preservation of equipment and the achievement of safe working practices.

Drive company vehicle at times (required driver).

Other duties as assigned.

Core Values

We Care About People

We Do the Right Thing

We are Passionate Have Fun and Celebrate Success

We Speak Up! It is Our Responsibility

We Take Ownership and Add Value

We are Respectful

Physical / Sensory Requirements

The Assistant Resident Care Director must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job. This position requires a variety of physical demands including the potential for lifting greater than 50 pounds extended periods of time on ones feet walking around bending lifting pulling stooping pushing medication carts and assisting high-risk residents during working hours. This position is considered a medium risk for exposure to COVID as it provides direct care to potential COVID-positive residents .

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Facilities Management,Christmas Temporary,Account Development,Accident Investigation,Control Engineering,ASP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1