Assistant Memory Care Director

Eskaton • Pleasanton, CA

56d • $26 - $35

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Assistant Memory Care Director position, in addition to assisting residents with the self-administration of medications as ordered by the primary physician, (under the direction and supervision of the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director or Executive Director), is to assist the Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director with administrative and clinical tasks, scheduling, training team members, and resolve resident/family/employee concerns.  The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established residential care standards, policies, procedures and practices of this community and required by RCFE rules and regulations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred.
• 8 hours approved medication administration training and passing grade of 85% or better on exam.
• Satisfactory completion of 8 hours medication administration shadowing with an approved Trainer.
• 4 hours of continuing education on medication administration annually.
• Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.
• Upon selection, required to attend Eskaton Supervisory Training and other training as required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• All staff that provide direct care to residents will have current first aid training.
• Thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to the elderly and ability to implement policies and procedures in assisting with medication dispensing.
• Working knowledge of RCFE regulations.
• Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential environment.
• Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.
• All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in a long-term care or assisted living setting preferred.
• One staff member certified in CPR will be on duty at all time.

Responsibilities

• Assists with updating white board with current resident information.
• Review new orders in Electronic Health Record.
• Review UKG Dimensions time card exceptions.
• Review next 3 shifts for appropriate coverage.
• Prior to weekend, review schedule and make sure all shifts are covered.
• Complete and post employee schedules 2 weeks prior to the first of the next month.
• Review staffs call-offs from month and provide report to Memory Care Director.

Benefits

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• Free meals at communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED