The Resident Care Director is responsible for the on-stie coordination of resident care in order to ensure the residents remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. Assist the resident and their family in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the residents. Liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents. This position may also have responsibility for the Generations Unit at a community. Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy. Make recommendations to the Executive Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations. Reports to: Executive Director.
Responsibilities
1. Through personal on-site monitoring, ensures provision of services to the residents is completed in compliance with resident service plans and all Federal and State policies governing resident care.
2. Interview, hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with the company policy. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates with interest in care and management of individuals with dementia. Make recommendations to the Executive Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.
3. Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with resident needs, company standards, policies, procedures, budgets and state law.
4. Oversees continuing education programs for department staff, as regulated by company policy and Federal/State licensing requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum Age Requirement:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Education:
Prefer RN or LVN/LPN or two (2) years of college in human services or health care field.
Experience:
Prefer two (2) years experience providing residential care to the elderly or similar experience with specialized dementia care programs.
Mathematical
Skills:
Ability to perform calculations in support of personnel actions, budget, and other financial responsibilities.
Reasoning Skills:
Understand and conceptualize concepts as well as demonstrate ability to make decisions in stressful situations.
Oral/Written
Communication Skills
Be able to explain ideas and to communicate complex ideas to a wide audience (associates, residents, family members, governmental agencies, public, etc.), both in writing and verbally.
Equipment Used:
Be proficient in basic office equipment (including a personal computer) for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.
Physical Effort:
Must be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result not more than 6 months prior or seven (7) days after employment.
Personal Characteristics:
Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
Working Conditions:
Physical presence in the community to observe staff and residents. Well-lighted office with appropriate ventilation and temperature levels.
Other:
(As required by Title 22)
Associate must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community. Associate must possess current first aid training. Associate must be at least eighteen (18)