POSITION SUMMARY

The Resident Care Director coordinates all resident services for the Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.   Ensures residents satisfaction and achievement of their realistic goals.  Motivates residents to function independently.  Responsible for hiring, training and scheduling Aides and Nurses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develop, review,
  and revise standards, guidelines, forms, and job descriptions.
• Provide and/or
  promote staff educational programs and monitor attendance and compliance with
  mandatory training as required.
• Participate in
  regularly scheduled management meetings.
• Coordinate the
  completion of the admission, discharge, and evaluation materials and process
  for all residents. Ensure appropriate
  documentation including functional assessments.
• Conducts the
  admission process including recruiting and interviewing prospective residents,
  completing all admission and evaluation materials ensuring appropriate
  documentation including functional assessments.
• Recruits, trains,
  supervises, and disciplines Nurses and CNA’s.
• Motivates
  residents to function independently.
• Ensures that all Resident Rights and
  Responsibilities are protected and enforced.
• Ensures compliance with all State Rules
  and Regulations of Assisted Living.
• Establishes and maintains a close liaison
  with residents and families.
• Maintains all records and
  communications as required by state agencies.
• Ensures compliance with all Fire
  Safety Procedures including the scheduling and execution of mandatory fire
  drills.
• Responsible for the transfer/discharge
  process whereby residents are transitioned smoothly to higher levels of care,
  as required. Counsel with resident
  representatives as needed.
• Prepares preliminary departmental
  Operating Budget.
• Conducts ongoing care management
  meetings. Counsels staff on specific
  problems encountered by residents.
  Communicates with appropriate agencies.
• Monitor usage of supplies and equipment and plan for
  long-range equipment replacement.
• Prepare preliminary departmental Operating Budget.
• Develops and monitors staffing schedule.
• Review, investigate, and resolve customer grievances in
  cooperation with the Executive Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises staff to provide quality services in a caring environment which strives to preserve the resident's independence and self-respect.

• Coordinates with appropriate department directors and supervisors to schedule all services provided to the residents of the Suites.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience: 

• Registered nurse.

• Knowledge and experience with Long-Term/Assisted living care regulations. 

• Knowledgeable about the Dementia disease process and management experience in a Memory support unit (preferred).