Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in a health care community and at least one year of successful supervisory experience.
• Experience in geriatric care, emergency care, first-aid.
• Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of the community.
• Must have training in the special needs of the cognitively impaired resident i.e., Alzheimer and Dementia training with focus on Validation Therapy.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be caring and compassionate in dealing with residents as well as staff.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the community.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees and outside contacts.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional.
• Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

Nice To Haves

• Must know how to use a wide variety of medical equipment that is necessary tools of performing the job.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the inventory of medication, dispensing of said medications and the monitoring of Medication Administration Records for all residents.
• Developing, coordinating and performing the tasks on the plan of care according to the resident’s preferences and abilities.
• Responsible updating and maintaining manuals where indicated and keeping sufficient infection control supplies on hand in an easily accessible place.
• Assist the Director of Wellness in planning, decision-making and budgeting for wellness care services.
• Has responsibility and accountability for the functions, activities and development of all wellness personnel.
• Coordinate with the Food Service Director to ensure that all residents receive diets prescribed by the physician.
• Train, supervise, evaluate, and counsel wellness staff in accordance with established company policies and standards.
• Responsible for maintaining documentation which reflects wellness care provided, individual’s response to care and disposition of each case.
• Maintain open, effective and ongoing communication with the community’s medical staff and medical community.
• Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees and visitors.
• Keep the Director of Wellness informed regarding work performance of care staff and any unusual incident or problem regarding residents, employees or community.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Responsible for completing and maintaining the schedule for care staff, work on community as needed (vacations, call outs etc …).
• Perform any duties as determined or assigned by the Executive Director/ Director of Wellness.