Assistant Director of Resident Care

The Palace Group • Miami, FL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Resident Care is responsible for coordinating, supervising care, and managing the self-administration of medications for residents in a luxury senior living community. The primary goal is to promote resident comfort, safety, and physical and mental well-being, while utilizing excellent nursing judgment and customer service skills.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse required; Registered Nurse preferred.
• At least 3-5 years prior Nursing experience in Long-Term Care or Acute Care.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Basic math skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish preferred.
• Polite, responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet and resourceful.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Flexibility is greatly appreciated at times of need or emergency.
• Must be available during emergency situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communications & interpersonal skills.
• Have patience and the ability to speak clearly with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Respond to the "Emergency Respond System" upon receiving notice from the Front Desk.
• Provide supervision of self-administered medications.
• Administer medications that require licensed personnel.
• Monitor changes in residents’ health condition.
• Supervise Nursing Assistants.
• Schedule appointments with physicians and coordinate transportation.
• Implement and supervise resident’s therapeutic diets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree