Assistant Memory Care Director

Eskaton Careers • Pleasanton, CA

16h • $26 - $35

About The Position

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 25 communities and services throughout Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career. Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch. At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum. 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.  The starting salary for this position ranges from $26.34 to $34.84/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

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

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED