Carlton University Instructor

Carlton Senior Living•San Leandro, CA

15d•$71,000 - $73,000

About The Position

At Carlton, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment. We know it takes a special group of individuals to help our residents live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by love, kindness, and care. We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique culture of caring. Join our exceptional team at Carlton Senior Living as our Carlton University Instructor!

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years or older, per Title 22 requirements
A minimum of eight hours of certifiable continuing education or three semester units, or the equivalent, from an accredited educational institution, on topics relevant to caring for individuals with dementia.
Current employment as a consultant with expertise in dementia care, or two years full-time experience, or the equivalent, within the last four years, as an RCFE administrator or as a direct care provider for individuals with dementia.
Must have an appreciation and understanding of the senior population.
Reasonable expectations of mathematical, technical, and reasoning skills to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public speaking or engaging with large groups of people preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet DSS qualifications and Carltons requirements pertaining to community trainers at all times.
Create training programs for employees that are informative, relevant, innovative, and engaging.
Create training programs with content aligned with Company policies, procedures, and culture.
Verify the training programs fulfill the requirements for newly hired employees per DSS requirements.
Facilitate training programs.
Ability to commit to assigned schedules, which will entail occasional weekend and evening shifts
Know and understand dementia and how residents may be affected by the disease progression.
Recognize the physical and psychosocial needs of the elderly.
Follow Company protocol in response to resident-related health and safety issues.
Assist in managing the relationship with newly hired employees during their onboarding with the Company.
Create and maintain employee training records for employees.
Dress appropriately per the Companys standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Attend periodic staff meetings, in-service training, and mandatory meetings as required.
Observe Residents Rights, as posted within the facility, to include any updates thereto.
Mandated reporting if you suspect any verbal, physical, emotional, financial, or neglectful treatment toward a resident or staff member, report it to your supervisor immediately.
In Emergencies, assist residents according to the Emergency Plan of the facility.