Resident Care Director The Residence at Great Woods

LCB Senior Living•Norton, MA

1d•$115,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Care Director is responsible for coordinating resident care to ensure residents remain as independent as possible within the community. This role assists residents and their families in maintaining the resident's physical, psychosocial, and emotional well-being. The Director acts as a liaison with healthcare personnel and community support systems to provide care. Responsibilities include hiring, evaluating, coordinating, monitoring performance, scheduling, and supervising staff in accordance with LCB Senior Living policy. The Resident Care Director also represents the residence to the community, fostering a culture of quality service, high customer satisfaction for residents, and positive engagement for associates.

Requirements

Licensed practical nurse or Registered Nurse licensed in the State they are practicing in.
Connecticut requires either an RN with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a minimum of (2) years full time equivalent clinical experience in nursing, at least (1) of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of the sick at home; or a diploma or associates degree in nursing and at least (4) years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience in nursing within the past (10) years, at least (1) year of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of the sick at home.
At least 25 years of age.
At least (2) years of demonstrated experience with caring for seniors.
Supervisory management skills.
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, and presentation software.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledgeable about care for seniors with dementia according to LCB Senior Living Policy, as well as current State and local standards.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and completely.
Active nursing license in the state you are employed.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Possibility for tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living.
Actively participate in growing community occupancy by positively interacting with potential residents, family members, and professionals.
Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the overall management of the Residence.
Ensure open and timely communication with associates, residents, families, and LCB Senior Living regarding community operations and programs.
Ensure compliance with LCB Senior Living's Policies and Procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Develop and implement quality improvement, strategic planning, and environmental safety programs.
Manage a community outreach plan and liaison network with industry partners.
Ensure associates are provided with necessary resources for efficient and economic task completion.
Maintain departmental budgets and assure implementation of operating and financial controls.
Ensure proper planning and implementation of staff orientation and training.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with all departments.
Ensure timely completion of associate reviews.
Administer counselling, retraining, and corrective action fairly and in accordance with LCB Senior Living policies.
Administer topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables as permitted by regulation and physician's orders.
Ensure completion and review of incident/accident reports and implement changes to minimize future issues.
Prepare annual operating budget in conjunction with LCB Senior Living.
Review resident complaints and grievances and ensure appropriate actions are taken.
Oversee all record-keeping functions within the facility.
Ensure all required staffing and schedules are met, including backup coverage.
Conduct and/or attend required in-service training and orientation.
Oversee the daily operation of the residence and provide direction and leadership to Department Managers.
Participate in the Manager-on-Duty Program.
Coordinate and manage all nursing and assisted living aide services.
Supervise assigned nursing personnel and assisted living aides.
Ensure the evaluation of the clinical competence of assigned nursing personnel and assisted living aides.
Participate in or develop agency objectives, standards of care, policies, and procedures concerning nursing services.
Participate in direct service staff recruitment, selection, orientation, and in-service education.
Participate in program planning, budgeting, and evaluating activities related to clinical services.
Plan for clients who no longer require services.
Ensure the availability of nursing services on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.
Provide weekly reports to the executive director regarding problems associated with core services or the managed residential community.
Provide monthly reports to the service coordinator regarding statistical data.
Oversee compliance with LCB quality initiatives and state regulatory compliance programs.