Pioneers' Home Assistant Administrator (PCN 027314)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pioneers' Home Assistant Administrator is a member of the nursing and direct care team and plays a vital role in providing person-centered care and support in a safe environment for elder residents. The role manages resident care services staff, oversees overall direct care, and assists the Administrator with ongoing planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating direct care activities. Its focus includes quality resident care, the growth and empowerment of health care teams, and promoting assisted living philosophy and statutes.

The position is based at the Anchorage Pioneer Home, an assisted living home in Anchorage, Alaska. The facility is open 24 hours and is an Eden Alternative facility, with contact with plants, flowers, and pets including cats, dogs, fish, and birds. The role is open to Alaska residents only.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in gerontology, nursing, health administration, a health-related field, business administration, or public administration.
• One year of experience supervising professional and assistive staff in a health service program, such as a residential care facility, home health care service, hospital, or doctor's office, or similar experience in social or community service management.
• A Nursing Home Administrator-in-Training program may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.
• Three years of nursing experience and eligibility for licensure as a practical nurse or registered nurse with the State of Alaska may substitute for the bachelor's degree.
• A background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
• A valid Alaska driver's license is required.
• The applicant must provide two professional references, including work- or supervisor-related references, and three personal character references with current contact information.
• If selected, the applicant must provide current evidence of being free from active pulmonary tuberculosis, with test results dated within the 12 months before the start date.
• A current CPR and First Aid certificate is requested if available.
• A cover letter of no more than two or three paragraphs, limited to one page, is required and must describe relevant position-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR and First Aid certificates, if available.

Responsibilities

• Manage resident care services staff.
• Oversee the overall direct care of residents.
• Assist the Administrator in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating direct care activities.
• Focus on quality resident care and the growth, development, and empowerment of health care teams.
• Promote assisted living philosophy and statutes.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate organizational change effectively.
• Assess, evaluate, and monitor programs or projects for compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Manage and resolve conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements constructively.
• Make sound, well-informed, objective decisions and identify and solve problems.

Benefits

• Opportunity to positively affect the quality of life of Alaskan elders through person-centered, loving care and services.
• Work with elder residents who have many years of life experience and wisdom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager