Assistant Memory Care Director

Eskaton•Danville, CA

52d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The Assistant Memory Care Director supports the operation of memory care services, including resident care, staffing and scheduling, health documentation, medication-related processes, and compliance with company policies and safety standards. The role also provides direct personal and companion care according to each resident’s plan of care, supports resident independence and wellbeing, and assists with activities and family respite. The position requires completing Eskaton Supervisory Training and other training needed for its responsibilities. Starting pay is $24.90–$28.16 per hour; actual base pay may be influenced by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations. The work involves sedentary, light, and medium physical demands; the posting marks medium work, involving exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Candidates must pass post-offer, pre-employment criminal background, drug, TB, and health screening. New hires must sign an arbitration agreement. The Reutlinger Community is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Complete eight hours of approved medication-administration training and earn at least 85% on the exam.
Complete eight hours of medication-administration shadowing with an approved trainer.
Complete four hours of continuing education in medication administration annually.
Communicate proficiently in English, orally and in writing.
Direct-care staff must have current first-aid training.
A staff member certified in CPR must be on duty at all times.
Have thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to older adults and the ability to implement policies and procedures for assisting with medication dispensing.
Have working knowledge of RCFE regulations.
Know how to perform personal care services in a residential environment.
Respond appropriately to new or stressful situations.
Work effectively as part of a healthcare team, share information, seek and use supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Meet the stated medium-work physical demands: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Successfully pass the post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen.
Sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED.
Two years of experience in a long-term care or assisted living setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with updating the resident information whiteboard.
Review new orders in the Electronic Health Record.
Review UKG Dimensions time-card exceptions.
Review the next three shifts for appropriate coverage and, before weekends, confirm all shifts are covered.
Complete and post employee schedules two weeks before the first of the next month.
Review staff call-offs for the month and provide a report to the Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director.
Complete medication destruction with a Resident Medication Assistant, Executive Director, or another licensed nurse and prepare it for pickup.
Send physician orders to physicians for review and signature every three months, preparing a schedule and sending a portion of the community’s orders each month.
Update Resident Functional Evaluations, including elopement risk information.
Thin resident records as needed.
Audit and monitor documentation, including Medication Administration Records and medication storage in the medication cart.
Assign duties to employees based on their roles and skills.
Follow company policies and health, safety, and Eskaton standards.
Provide companion care, which may include reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with bill paying, and other tasks in the resident’s plan of care.
Provide or assist with bathing and showering to support residents’ cleanliness and hygiene.
Make beds, straighten rooms, and keep resident care areas organized.
Assist residents with dressing when needed while respecting their privacy.
Prepare light meals at a resident’s direction when specified in the resident’s plan of care.
Assist residents with scheduling medical appointments or other vital services as indicated in their plans of care; accompany residents to appointments when directed by the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, or Executive Director.
Promote resident independence and maintain awareness of safety for residents and self while providing care.
Assist with simple range-of-motion or other exercises as directed by a nurse or therapist, and ambulate residents according to their endurance; assist residents in attending fitness programs or planned events when directed by the plan of care.
Apply medical or adaptive devices as ordered by a physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications after completing required medication training.
Collect specimens as directed by the Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director.
Deliver meal trays from the dining room or assist residents to the dining room.
Assist residents with personal laundry, including dry cleaning.
Follow prescribed Eskaton emergency protocols and policies.
Complete resident weights and vital signs as specified in plans of care.
Provide respite services for spouses and other family members.
Assist with activities, including participating in or leading them as instructed by the Activity Director and Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director.
Model Eskaton’s core values by fostering warmth, welcome, and belonging; excellence; continuous improvement and learning; and ownership and initiative.
Comply with Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and HIPAA requirements.
Maintain attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
Follow the dress code and Community Appearance Standards and maintain a professional image.
Follow established safety guidelines and safe work practices, use proper body mechanics, and wear appropriate safety gear.