Assistant Health Services Director

Assistant Health Services Director at The Pointe at South Harmony (RN Required)

*Perks and Benefits*

• • Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
  • 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
  • Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
  • Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
  • Access to earned wages prior to payday
  • Generous PTO Plan
  • Career Development
  • An employee engaged scheduling system
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
  • Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
  • Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Holds current unencumbered license in the state the employee resides in as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse
• Minimum one year of experience in senior care or related health programs, preferably in an assisted living or memory care setting
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English for safety and work instruction purposes
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including a background in EHR management
• Subject to a minimum of a criminal background check
• Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes
• Holds current CPR certification
• Valid, current driver's license with reliable transportation for resident assessments and community marketing events

Essential Functions:

1. Leadership

• Directs and leads theresident care team in assisted living and memory care
• Directs and leads theresident services program
• Assists in completing new hire paperwork, monitoring time sheets, andperforming medication associate evaluations per company policy
• On-call duties forstaffing and clinical needs. May need to assume the role of Caregiver and/or passmedications to ensure consistent quality care is provided

2. Resident Care Program

• Provide training, supervision, and monitoring of CareAssistants in following the resident service plan and completing tasks for theassigned services
• Initiate resident service plans according to the resident'sindividualized needs as prescribed by the ordering healthcare provider andcommunity policy in conjunction with the HSD
• Ensure resident caregivers complete all daily services andservice plans are updated swiftly when changes are reported
• Manage the health care of all residents, including thedissemination of information to families, staff, healthcare providers, andthird-party providers
• Perform on-site assessments of residents admitted tohospitals or skilled nursing facilities for treatment and maintain contactwith resident's families and discharge planners with the view to returning tothe community
• Complete pre-admission assessments for each resident andupdate every six months or as needed with a change of condition
• Meet with each resident and family regularly per state andcompany policy for care plan review and answer health care-related questions
• Assures ancillary medical services such as a podiatrist, healthcareprovider visits, dental visits, psych visits, ambulance, etc. are scheduled andfollowed through
• Assesses wounds and obtains physician orders for treatmentsand interventions working with home health providers
• Monitor the skin and weights of residents
• Review the resident's medical report before move-in to ensurethat the community can accommodate per company policy and state regulations forthe resident's individual needs and that regulatory requirements have beenfulfilled

3. Medication Program

• Understands themedication program and assist the HSD as necessary in the following:
• Ensure that allmedications prescribed have been ordered, are available, and are transcribedcorrectly in the EMAR by auditing the medication records and chart frequentlyand ensuring proper documentation for medication assistance administration
• Maintain ongoingcommunication with the resident, resident's family, healthcare provider, andpharmacy regarding the resident's medication needs, etc

4. Memory Care Program (if applicable)

• Become proficient in dementia/Alzheimer's residentcare
• Train memory care staff in collaboration with the ProgramDirector over activities, life stories, and redirection techniques to betterserve the residents
• Ensure staff participate in one activity daily withthe residents during their shift and work with the Program Director onindividualized activities for the residents in memory care
• Work in conjunction with the Program Director toensure the Memory Care has an inviting environment, residents and familymembers are engaged, and staff is appropriately trained
• Coordinate family council for the Memory Care withthe Program Director

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