Director Of Assisted Living

Grace Management•Myrtle Beach, SC

About The Position

Portside at Grande Dunes is seeking a Director of Assisted Living to lead the community’s daily assisted living operations. The position directs care management and assisted living programs while supporting occupancy, budget performance, resident and staff satisfaction, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, safety, human resources, and staff development. The Director works with the Executive Director and other personnel to maintain high standards of care and operations.

Requirements

Must be a South Carolina-licensed administrator.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least two years of relevant senior living community management experience.
Meet or be willing to obtain state-specific regulatory requirements for administration of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities.
Excellent computer skills, including Windows, Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, internet-based programs, and property management programs.
Strong grammatical and writing skills and proficiency with email processes and etiquette.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to understand and apply regulations, employment and labor laws, and local, state, and federal standards and requirements.
Interpersonal skills to work with people at various levels, including associates and residents.
Familiarity with office equipment including fax, copier, computer, scanner, phone, and postage meter.
Must be free of communicable disease.
Must complete drug testing and criminal record background checks upon hire and when requested by a supervisor or Grace Management Human Resources.
Ability to travel for regional and other meetings as requested by a supervisor.
Physical ability to bend, stand, lift, stoop, sit, walk, and stretch, and to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct assisted living programs.
Oversee coordination of outside nursing services as needed and maintain job descriptions for assisted living staff.
Develop the assisted living budget with the Executive Director, monitor spending, and ensure departments operate within budget limitations.
Oversee the safety program and OSHA compliance.
Oversee case management with licensed personnel and coordinate with hospital and nursing facility discharge planners to support residents’ safe, timely return.
Maintain contact with residents and families during hospitalizations and rehabilitation stays, and advocate for residents.
Develop, assess, evaluate, and implement individual resident care plans with resident participation.
Assist with written policies and procedures for medication administration, storage, and control.
Participate in interviews and assessments before assisted living move-ins.
Oversee medication management and resident records for accuracy.
Meet regularly with residents and assess each resident’s service level monthly.
Manage community staff, determine assisted living staffing needs, and delegate authority and accountability to supervisors.
Ensure professional nursing personnel hold valid, current state licenses.
Review staff complaints and grievances and ensure disciplinary action is administered fairly and without discrimination.
Conduct regular staff meetings and develop, plan, and schedule timely in-service training.
Develop and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees.
Encourage leadership training for charge nurses and other licensed personnel.
Attend continuing education and state-mandated training, and ensure licensed or certified staff complete required continuing education and that participation is recorded.
Maintain adherence to HIPAA.
Monitor activities of daily living care and facility practices to ensure residents are treated with kindness, dignity, respect, and fairness.
Investigate resident complaints and grievances and report resolutions to the Executive Director.
Support and participate in resident-centered activity programs and assigned projects or committees.
Attend associate meetings, in-service education, and associate functions as requested.