Assistant Health Services Director

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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