Assistant Resident Care Director

Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford•Fairlawn, VA

1h•$53,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Assistant Resident Care Director (ARCD) assists the Resident Care Director (RCD) in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Resident Care department to promote high-quality care and experiences for residents. The ARCD performs nursing functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and applicable federal and state regulatory and licensing requirements, and provides direct resident care under the RCD’s direction and in keeping with Commonwealth Senior Living’s philosophies, standards, and practices. The ARCD is also a Culture Ambassador who models the company’s core values and leads by example.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved school of practical nursing or hold current active state certification in medication administration.
At least one year of successful nursing experience is preferred.
Work experience should include medication administration and experience in geriatric, psychiatric, or rehabilitation nursing.
Certified in CPR and first aid.
Demonstrate leadership skills and sound nursing judgment.
Show compassion toward cognitively impaired older adults and genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older adults and their families.
Willingness to become trained and/or certified in state assessments and service plans as required by regulatory licensing requirements.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services, including on-call responsibilities.
Proficient with basic office equipment, including a personal computer.
Acceptable driving record.
Able to meet the physical demands of the position, including potentially lifting more than 50 pounds, extended periods of walking and standing, bending, lifting, pulling, stooping, pushing medication carts, and assisting high-risk residents.
Able to provide direct care in a position described as having medium risk of exposure to COVID, including potential care of COVID-positive residents.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of successful nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain liaison with residents, families, and support departments to plan for resident care needs.
Ensure resident services are provided and that applicable federal and state resident-care policies are monitored and followed.
Perform duties across resident care, supervision, infection control, resident rights, safety, and sanitation competency areas.
Provide direct resident care and supervise direct-care associates in a manner that supports residents’ safety and comfort.
Report care provided and changes in residents’ conditions to the RCD immediately, and participate in routine daily living and basic care activities as needed.
Assist with or manage departmental scheduling under the RCD’s direction to maintain adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policy, budget, regulation, and state law.
Recommend changes to resident-care staffing plans to support appropriate coverage, reasonable hours, acceptable working conditions, and the resident-care budget.
Complete assigned resident-care assessments and individualized care plans in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
Know and follow residents’ individualized care plans, and contribute observations about residents’ needs and preferences to care planning.
Conduct routine resident-care rounds to verify that residents’ needs are being met according to their care plans.
Consult with other departments as appropriate to support an interdisciplinary approach to residents’ needs.
Assist residents with lifts, moves, and transport using proper body mechanics or lifting devices.
Administer and document medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, and accurately record care provided.
Complete routine and regulatory resident-care and medication-management audits as assigned by the RCD.
Respond promptly and courteously to inquiries and requests from residents, visitors, and personnel in accordance with policy and established time limits.
Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors to promote a homelike environment.
Uphold residents’ rights, including their rights to be free from restraints and abuse.
Notify physicians of changes in residents’ conditions and follow through until appropriate action is taken.
Follow up on resident concerns communicated through shift reports, residents, or families.
Promptly report incidents or evidence of resident abuse or rights violations to the charge nurse or administrative associate.
Follow prescribed safety and infection-control procedures, including hand washing, appropriate glove use, and disposal of soiled materials.
Help maintain residents’ skin integrity by changing incontinent residents, turning and repositioning immobile residents, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas.
Perform tasks assigned by the RCD, such as checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams or ointments, and collecting specimens.
Attend required or needed meetings, conferences, and training sessions for Commonwealth Senior Living and/or professional licensure.
Maintain regular communication with the RCD.
Promote a safe workplace by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and following safe work practices.
Drive a company vehicle when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.