Resident Care Director at Cottages of Salisbury

Spring Arbor Senior Living•Midlothian, VA

About The Position

Now Hiring: Resident Care Director (DON / Health & Wellness Director) Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury is seeking a compassionate and experienced Resident Care Director (also known as Director of Nursing or Health & Wellness Director) to lead the clinical team in our intimate Memory Care community. This quaint community supports 39 residents (48 capacity) and is located next door to Spring Arbor of Salisbury, offering additional leadership support and collaboration. If you're a clinical leader who values teamwork, support, and providing exceptional care to seniors, we’d love to connect. The Resident Care Director (RCD) is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day activities in Assisted Living (AL), including resident services, associate management, general administration, and physical maintenance. Provision of excellent resident services in accordance with all applicable law and regulations to achieve a deficiency-free survey is essential. The RCD must maintain excellent service, high occupancy, and high resident and associate satisfaction in alignment with the goal of the Community. Other duties as assigned – see full job description.

Requirements

LPN or RN required
3–5 years of leadership experience in senior living or healthcare
Experience supporting residents with memory care needs
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Minimum two (2) year's experience in Long Term Care, AL, or other equivalent geriatric care with AL training, with demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
At least one (1) year supervisory nursing experience.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
Licensed RN or LPN in good standing with the state licensing agency, as required by state regulations.

Nice To Haves

Yardi knowledge is a plus
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Create an individualized service plan for each resident in AL with input from Resident Assistants, updating per policy and as needed.
Ensure the team maintains current knowledge of residents' activities of daily living (ADL) needs and requirements.
Identify the ongoing needs of residents to maintain the highest level of wellbeing.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels through effective scheduling and maintain department staffing schedules utilizing the electronic payroll system.
Work closely and maintain daily communications with the Assistant Resident Care Director and/or Program Director for Memory Care in administering and managing the Department, thereby ensuring continuity of care and services for the residents.
Communicate with families, residents, and appropriate health care providers regarding areas of concern and collaborate to find solutions.