Assisted Living Housing Manager, Full Time - Eastwood Senior Living

Description

TITLE: Assisted Living Housing Manager

REPORTS TO: Regional Assisted Living Director

$1,000 Sign on bonus!

Job Summary: The role of the Housing Manager is to ensure that the health and safety of all residents is met through facilities clinical services. The HM will ensure that that the facility is following current regulations and standards, through organizing, planning, directing, supervising, coordinating and evaluating the facilities clinical services and facility operations. Must be able to relate professionally with residents, staff and family members, display a positive work attitude and be able to work as a team with other staff members. May be engaged in direct resident care. If applicably licensed the HM will share duties as a licensed nurse through the MCHS ALF facilities.

Qualifications: Must be licensed as LALD through BELTSS, or be able to complete required education and obtain licensure. Registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an LPN/RN preferred, but not required. Must have working knowledge of long- term care services, rules and regulations related to 144 G Assisted Living Licensure. Must have excellent judgement and decision-making abilities and problem-solving skills. The HM must have basic computer skills and the ability to use electronic health records appropriately. Must have a valid driver's license. The HM is also required to have an ability to read, write and speak English, and complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious/recurring maltreatment.

General Responsibilities and Specification for Housing Manager:

Name and license on file with the MDH licensing division and BELTSS.

Participates in hiring, onboarding, monitoring of all employees of the facility. Coordinate practices with HR.

Assures compliance with regulations and is available for licensure surveys.

Assures food service procedures are in compliance with current regulations.

Creates, implements, and directs food program.

Instruct employees in use, care, and maintenance of equipment throughout the facility.

Ensures completion of orientation and on-going supervision of licensed and unlicensed personnel.

Create and monitor staff schedules. Ensure staffing needs are met.

Organize, direct and carry out purchasing program.

Shares resident and family concerns with pertinent staff if appropriate.

Ensures the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them.

Workswith staff to assure emergency procedures are in place, practiced, and followed through in the event of an emergency.

Is flexible and willing to expand and adapt to changes in the industry.

Promotes a positive, team approach and a healthy work environment

Ability to deal tactfully and use good communication and customer service skills with staff, residents, families, and professional encounters.

Ensures, in conjunction with the CNS, a written staffing plan is in place, that provides an adequate level of direct care staff to meet the current resident needs.

Worksas a team player with all members of the resident's care team.

Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them.

Leads routine staff meetings and trainings along with CNS.

Ensure compliance with current regulations and rules.

Is available for on-call emergencies via phone. Occasional need to assist in house when on call.

Obtain required training upon hire and annually thereafter to meet regulatory requirements.

Must obtain 8 hours Dementia Training within 80 hours of start of employment. ALDC Licensed facilities only

Must obtain 8 hours Dementia Training within 120 hours of start of employment. AL Licensed Facilities only

Obtain required Dementia Training annually thereafter.

Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.

Apply principles of good body mechanics when lifting and moving objects. Use transfer techniques consistent with proper body mechanics.

Maintain awareness and adhere to use of safety devices according to the care plan and suggests their use when appropriate.

Practice fire safety and accident prevention procedures, including participating in emergency drills when on duty.

Workswith staff to assure emergency procedures are in place, practiced and followed through in the event of an emergency.

Follow all policies and procedures governing the operation of Minnewaska Community Health Services.

Other duties as assigned by Vice President of AL Operations Regional AL Director. General Responsibilities if licensed as LPN/RN:

Under the direction of the CNS, assure residents have up to date care plans and service plans.

Monitors and maintains resident charts and clinical progress notes.

Communicates to physicians, other personnel (county caseworkers), and designated representatives (per resident preference) changes in resident's needs or conditions.

Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers within the current service limitations as described in the UDALSA.

Ensures and participates in all aspects of medication management services for applicable residents.

Ensures all physicians orders are signed and implemented timely.

Completes assessments per regulations and within scope of practice.

Assist with admissions as directed by CNS.

Under the direction of the CNS assure that delegated nursing tasks are followed properly and discuss any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.

Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone. Occasional need to assist in house when on call.

Ensures safe practices of medical equipment being used in the building.

Ensures that staff clearly understand and follow all resident care procedures.

Assist in floor coverage as needed to meet the needs of facility.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Minnewaska Community Health Services policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Minnewaska Community Health Services is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement. Minnewaska Community Health Services also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.

Requirements

Must be licensed as LALD through BELTSS, or be able to complete required education and obtain licensure. Registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an LPN/RN preferred, but not required.