Director of Assisted Living & Village Home Services Reports to: President/CEO Executive Director
Job Overview: The Director of Assisted Living and Village Home Services is responsible for the daily functions of the assisted living and Village home services and administrative functions of the department in accordance with policies and procedures of the facility. He/she will assist in employee management, department orientation, scheduling, and supervision. The Director of Assisted Living and Village Home Services will work directly with residents and Ridgecrest staff to ensure that the care and needs of residents are being met. The Director of Assisted Living and Village Home Services is responsible for the effective operation of the department. General Responsibilities:
Maintains and manages a nursing staff capable of meeting all Village standards for quality efficient resident care.
Delegates work tasks to appropriate level of staff.
Assists in ensuring the delivery of optimal resident care.
Attends resident care plans and conferences.
Attends “Level of Care” meetings.
Oversees the admissions and discharge processes to ensure smooth transition for all residents.
Makes walking rounds between shifts and whatever necessary to supervise and monitor work performance in terms of resident care, staff regulations and efficiency of service.
Contacts families of residents regarding issues that may arise such as medical or behavioral problems.
Keeps current with job related professional developments, regulations and/or operational procedures (IDPH, Medicare, CMS, etc.) impacting unit operations.
Identifies self as primary contact to families and clients, along with Wellness Director.
Maintains professional status with physicians.
Responds to all emergency situations within the facility.
Serves as a role model for nursing employees.
Cooperates with all inspections of nursing care by an outside agency.
Demonstrates consistent ability to identify problems and report in an objective manner to take appropriate corrective action.
Assumes leadership role in observing all facility safety policies and procedures.
Informs the President/CEO Executive Director of events and situations which impact resident care services.
Assists in meeting mandated requirements established by federal, state, and local regulations.
Utilizes ethical and legal standards in the management of resident care situations.
Justifies and maintains department budget.
Prepares various reports at the President/CEO Executive Director’s request.
Participates in developing policies and procedures for the Assisted Living and Village Home Services department.
Advises on equipment utilization, condition and need for replacement.
Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as explained in formal employee orientation and as pertains to each work area. Conducts on-going monitoring of personnel to determine if proper procedures are carried out.
Serves on various committees of the organization.
Plans and participates in developing policies, orientation, and in-service training.
Promotes positive working relationships to enhance the overall effectiveness of the Assisted Living and Village Home Services department.
At least two years of experience in senior living.
Supervisory experience is preferred.
Knowledge and the ability to follow all applicable policies and procedures, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care.
Valid driver’s license.
Skills/Aptitude:
Must possess and display leadership and management ability and a dedication to high quality standards.
Must possess patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition.
Must possess the mental and physical capabilities to fulfill the duties of this position.
Desire to enrich resident lives.
Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
Maintains a positive attitude.
Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful.
Must comply with any dress code requirements.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
Physical Requirements:
Requires normal hearing and sight on a continuous basis.
Must possess sufficient physical stamina to allow for lifting, pushing, and pulling of residents or other objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Requires the ability to sit and walk on a frequent basis. Requires the ability to stand, climb stairs, twist, stoop/bend at the waist, and expose hands to water and irritants on an occasional basis. Requires the ability to kneel on a rare basis.
Reaching at, or below shoulders on an occasional basis and manipulation of objects with one or both hands is required.
Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):
Exposure to dust, bodily injury, loud or unpleasant noise and odors.
Performs work in a customary office and resident care environment where there is occasional exposure to biohazards and noise and rare exposure to toxic chemicals.
Safety Requirements:
All employees are expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of residents, other employees, and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of residents.
Ridgecrest Village recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodations to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Should you require such accommodations please let your supervisor know in the section below. Consideration will be given to all suggested reasonable accommodations.
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