Care Manger

Monarch Communities•Wall Township, NJ

About The Position

The Care Manager assists residents with all aspects of daily life as indicated in each resident’s care plan. Duties may include personal care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, and activities. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with compensation of $22.00 per hour. The Care Manager reports to the Health and Wellness Director and/or designee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of resident care experience.
CPR certification.
Able to speak, read, and write in English.
Able to work weekends and holidays.
Able to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell while performing job duties.
Able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents, using proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience working with the elderly population; dementia experience is preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Home Health Aide, or Direct Care Staff Competency exam (Pennsylvania only).

Responsibilities

Provide resident care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, as outlined in care plans.
Adhere to schedules and document attendance properly while respecting the needs of team members and residents.
Maintain residents’ safety, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality.
Encourage residents to attend meals and activities, and escort them when needed.
Ensure assigned residents are clean, neatly dressed, groomed, safe, and fed during assigned shifts.
Document services provided to assigned residents in the EHR during each shift.
Immediately report any change in a resident’s condition to a supervisor.
Use electronic documentation devices appropriately and keep them safe and secure within the community; document care and services efficiently during the shift.
Participate in and attend scheduled in-service trainings.
Comply with federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
Provide basic housekeeping and/or laundry services when needed.
Obtain residents’ weights and vital signs and document them when requested by an RN or designee (LPN in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania).
In Connecticut and Massachusetts only, assist residents with self-administration of prescribed medication through cueing, prompting, and/or reminders under RN and/or LPN supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.