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Management Nursing Home

Location:
Mechanicsburg, PA
Posted:
February 05, 2016

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ROBIN FAITH SCHUMAN FARBER

**** ******* **** ***. ** Camp Hill, PA 17011

Phone: 215-***-**** E-mail: actenl@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Background

From my earliest positions in care management and administration, I gained knowledge, abilities and insights into admission, care, and discharge planning; resident and family support; documentation, budgeting and compliance with mandated standards and requirements, as well as a deep understanding of the needs of the elderly and disabled. Through the 1990s, my career in retirement and nursing home management advanced, and during my employment as Director of Resident Services at the Masonic Retirement Community in Lafayette Hill, I obtained my Nursing Home Administrator license and was promoted to Assistant Administrator, with occasional overall management responsibility. As Assistant Administrator at the Somerton Center of Genesis Health Ventures, I participated in the overall day-to-day management of the residence and its large staff and helped develop and manage quality improvement programs and instituted measures to improve resident safety and satisfaction. I also served as a liaison to corporate officers and as acting administrator at other Genesis facilities when required. Through these early positions, I steadily increased my skills at management of many types of facilities and changing resident needs.

The types of residents entering our facilities and the care and attention they require have changed from my early years as a social worker. In addition, management and administration now rely more on technology for regulatory compliance and reimbursement purposes than ever before. I believe my more recent experience, outlined below, will show that I am well-equipped to master the future of eldercare and the management challenges that lay ahead for nursing home, personal care and retirement living communities.

Recent Professional Experience

United Church of Christ Homes, Corporate Office, Camp Hill, PA

Corporate Compliance Administrator – November 2015 to January 2016

Gained knowledge about the necessity of Compliance Programs and expectations of CMS to have such programs in place on the corporate and community level of long-term care organizations. Organized workgroup to meet the expectations of the CMS initiative of conducting Dementia Focused Surveys, paying particular attention to dementia training for all levels of staff and volunteers. Developed an Excel format Matrix to demonstrate the current level of dementia training in UCCH communities. Gained insight into the OIG and other organizations that regulate long-term care providers, specifically in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Began a revision process of the organization’s Code of Conduct to include current concepts for both employees and contracted providers of service, as a key component of the OIG Work Plan for 2015-2016.

Golden Living, West Shore, Camp Hill, PA

Director of Alzheimer’s Care Units – March 2015 to November 2015

Responsible for the overall care of the residents who reside in two dementia units and oversight of the environments within both units. Conduct daily rounds in both units and submit findings to appropriate departments for Quality Improvement. Responsible for psycho-social documentation, including completion of 3 sections of the MDS and related progress notes. Create the Activity Calendars for both Alzheimer’s Care Units and ensure that staff has the supplies and tools for conducting the programs. Act as support and contact person for family members of those residents in both units. Conduct care conferences. Make referrals for appropriate services such as hospice, psychiatric services, as well as podiatry and eye care consultations. Collaborate with social workers to create a family council and to provide education to the families on a variety of topics. Participate in meetings, such as Care Management, Leadership, and daily Stand Up meetings. Fulfill the role of Manager on Duty twice a month and service as Guardian Angel for many residents.

St. Vincent’s Seminary, Philadelphia, PA

Program Director (Nursing Home Administrator) - September 2011 to December 2013

Overall accountability and responsibility for the functions of the Nursing Department, supporting the health and psycho-social needs of the elderly or disabled church fathers and the ability of the staff to perform their duties with respect and understanding of residents’ concerns.

Administrative and Financial Management: Worked collaboratively with the Superior and other members of the administrative team and department heads. Managed budgetary requirements, including approval of expenses and tracking of expenses via Excel spreadsheet. Consistently remained well within budgetary limits and developed savings in spending on medical and other healthcare needs of the residents without sacrificing efficiency or effectiveness . Provided bi-weekly payroll review and approval, tracked staff benefit time.

Resident Management: Implemented Person Centered Approach to Care Planning ; conducted educational sessions with all levels of staff and introduced the concepts into the Care Plans of the residents. Identified and implemented an electronic care plan for all residents via a web based system, including data entry of face sheet information for residents in all levels of care.

Staff Management: Participated in Nursing Department hiring and orientation of new employees, and ensured appropriate staffing levels at all times on all shifts. Developed and conducted employee education programs on such topics as Person Centered Care and Infection Control. Created positive working environment in nursing department and fostered improved interdepartmental cooperation throughout the facility. Improved communication among all staff utilizing role play and other interactive techniques. Developed means of providing positive reinforcement for achievement.

Holy Redeemer Lafayette/The Holy Redeemer Health System, Philadelphia, PA Administrator, Independent and Personal Care - January 2006 to January 2009

Administrator, Personal Care - January 2009 to July 2011

Although originally hired as Personal Care Administrator, my initial position included the Independent Care facility in order to temporarily fill a vacancy that was created after my date of hire. The vacancy was not filled until January of 2009, at which time I returned to the original position.

Administrative and Financial Management: Ensured overall compliance with state regulations and health system policies and procedures. Managed budget for two cost centers, assisted in formulation of innovative revenue generation including Shared Suites and Charge Tracker System, and exceeded budget savings expectations.

Resident Management: Involved in determinations of resident admissions into both independent and personal care settings. Supported holistic needs of residents by creating multi-faceted approach to cooperative care by nursing, social services, pastoral care, recreation therapy, transport and dietary departments. Formulated and implemented updated medication management program. Created and maintained a Quality Improvement Committee for Personal Care; created personal care initiatives, including monthly analysis of incidents and discussion of quality-improvement techniques; monitored outcomes. Created a quarterly format for communication with residents and family members.

Staff Management: Conducted pre-hire interviews, performance evaluations and progressive disciplinary processes; approved payroll; initiated and conducted staff education on new electronic systems, including HRHS Electronic Event System.

Cliveden Convalescent Center/NewCourtland, Philadelphia, PA Resident Services Director- November 2002 to January 2006

Participated in daily management of facility operations; supervised and provided guidance and oversight to Recreation, Social Services, Behavioral Health and Pastoral Care staffs; financial management to maintain compliance with budgetary and government guidelines; issued mandatory reports of incidents and accidents and suggested new policies yielding reduction of such incidents.

Education

Temple University, School of Social Administration BSW, Magna cum Laude

Continuing Education to maintain Nursing Home Administrator’s License

Licenses and Awards

PA Nursing Home Administrator License, since 1997

National Social Work Honor Society

Certified as an Eden Associate

Volunteer Activities

Pennsbury Manor – Performed in educational and commemorative programs; served as docent for educational tours of Manor House and kitchen; participated in three City of Philadelphia 4th of July parades in period clothing (as Hannah Penn).

Rotary Club of Northeast Philadelphia – Food preparation, Cook for a Friend program

DePaul USA – Collection of used clothing for men in rehabilitation and jobs program;

donations to fund-raising event auctions.

Various charitable walks, including Alzheimer’s Association, March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Turkey Trot f/b/o mission to rehabilitate Germantown.



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