About the position
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale offers an environment where you can become your best possible self. You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. The role includes a full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans that vary by employment status. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision of care giving within the community.
- Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence.
- Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.
- Provides direct supervision of resident care staff, including monitoring job performance and conducting performance evaluations.
- Coordinates training and education of resident care staff on an ongoing basis.
- Verifies all associate hours on time cards and weekly hours report.
- Completes nursing schedules to assure proper coverage to meet resident needs and according to budget.
- Observes residents' health status and takes actions to address concerns within scope of practice.
- Assists the Health and Wellness Director in medication management and ordering medication from pharmacy.
- Assures that medications are properly stored and medication room is organized according to standards.
- Monitors staff in administration of medication and conducts audits of medication administration records.
- Responds promptly to all emergency calls from residents.
- Communicates to families regarding resident's personal needs and achievements.
- Schedules in-house ancillary medical services and follows through.
- Participates in the maintenance of resident charts and quality improvement activities.
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly safety and infection control checks of the home and grounds.
- Participates in community functions including family socials and open houses.
Requirements
- Experience in a supervisory role in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of medication management and health care regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in senior living or assisted living environments.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid.
- Experience with electronic health records.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
