Assisted Living Director

Albany Health and Rehabilitation•Albany, IN

About The Position

Come join us at Albany Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference! If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Albany Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference. As an Assisted Living Director in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy: Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience $1,000 new employee referral program Paid life insurance 401k opportunities after your first year DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! Monthly Celebrations and recognitions Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year Quarterly Education Bonus Program Assisted Living Director The primary purpose of this job description is to provide oversight, organization, management, and instrumental leadership to this facility. Such leadership is provided within the guidelines of TLC polices. This position also includes the management of the facility’s inquiry and admissions process such as the responsibility for increasing quality census by educating the community, customers and referral/Executive Director sources of the long-term care benefits and admission process.

Requirements

A graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid LPN License in good standing according to State and Federal requirements.
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best admissions practices.
Must possess interpersonal and managerial skills such as:
The ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action;
Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel;
The ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel;
Judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures;
The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA;
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning;
The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics, and
The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition to the appropriate staff members.
Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel and minor office machines such as faxes and copiers;
The ability to work Monday-Friday during normal business hours and the ability to take call and come in during off shifts as needed (i.e. weekends, midnights, and holidays);
The ability to travel consistent with demands of the position and capable of performing the essential job functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. This also includes the ability to travel throughout the state under diverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Providing instrumental leadership, oversight to this facility under the direction of the facility Administrator; This includes:
Being familiar with all operational details of the center. This includes being responsive to their personal and work related needs, providing aggressive direction and striving to upgrade their role and usefulness.
Functioning as the leader for the facility’s employees while still encouraging collaborative discussions for facility wide decisions.
Performing an annual, introductory, transfer and periodic performance monitoring for all direct reports, which may include documenting evaluations, verbal counseling, disciplinary action, etc.
Delegating appropriate tasks and assignments to staff.
Implementing and coordinating staff meetings and other communication/team building tools to ensure that the staff has adequate information to function efficiently.
Participating in a manager on duty program that is viable and that provides coverage for the facility seven days a week.
Maximizing revenues through private pay resources.
Providing proper documentation to assist in maintaining record systems to ensure appropriate documentation is kept and processed for financial tracking and billing purposes.
Networking with physicians and their staff advocating for residents’ needs.
Remaining on call at all times and being prepared to handle emergencies as they arise.
Utilizing financial reports and expense analysis to audit and control cost management initiatives effectively;
Assisting in the identification and implementation of programs at the facility that meet the needs of the community it serves.
Facilitating and implementing the facility’s inquiry and admissions process. This includes:
Following up on all inquiries to answer further questions on billing, facility services, etc.;
Continuing periodic follow-up until resident is placed at TLC or competitive facility;
Maintaining a list of all inquiries, a waiting list and an accurate record of available apartments;
Maintaining inquiry and other registration logs and submitting copies to the Administrator and Regional Community Relations;
Scheduling home visits to evaluate referrals as appropriate;
Initiating admissions procedure and all appropriate paperwork in compliance with TLC policy;
Assisting in interviewing resident/guardians and obtaining required information/signatures on permits, releases, authorizations, etc.;
Coordinating move-in activities;
Assembling and checking admission papers and forwarding to appropriate department;
Assisting in the orientation program for residents and explaining to resident/guardian the room rates, billing procedures, visitors/guest privileges, restrictions, resident care procedures, etc. as appropriate;
Maintaining various registries as directed including register for admission and the discharge of residents;
Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times;
Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.
Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy as indicated by:
Ensuring that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.;
Abiding by all emergency protocols for fire safety, missing residents, tornado preparation, Wander guard alarms, door alarms, and other facility policies as assigned;
Reporting any forms of abuse witnessed and aware of and taking appropriate action according to policy;
Following infection control and universal precautions procedures;
Following periodic cleaning schedules for equipment and returning equipment to proper area after use;
Ensuring the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner at all times.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Health Facility Administrator (HFA).