Resident Care Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• RN or LPN required and in good standing with state licensing authority.
• Experience or training in an equivalent setting preferred.
• General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
• Aptitude and previous experience with Alzheimer’s and memory-impaired residents.
• Experience in and knowledge of diagnoses.
• Knowledge of medication and administration procedures.
• Knowledge in diagnostic review of resident falls.
• Knowledge in skillfully conducting resident assessments and creating appropriate Plans of Care.
• Educational background in understanding cognitive impairment.
• Ability to coordinate with medical providers with understanding of physiology.
• Ability to conduct professional care plan meetings with families as a licensed advocate for resident’s needs.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and management practices, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of resources for seniors and of related agencies.
• Understanding of the social, psychological, and recreational needs of Alzheimer’s and memory-impaired residents.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• LPN Highly Preferred or Tenured Med Tech Leads
• Strong leadership and clinical skills
• Experience in senior living or memory care programming
• The ability to support, mentor, and lead care staff
• A warm, engaging, resident-centered approach

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and assists as needed in all cottage care (Memory Care) staffing and service needs.
• Supervises all MTs, CNAs, and other cottage staff.
• Recruits and hires, manages, and directs cottage care staff.
• Orients, monitors progress, and reinforces training of cottage care staff, including state-required training.
• Collaborates with the Resident Care Director (RCD) and Executive Director in implementing state regulations as required.
• Functions as part of the management team, including manager on duty coverage, presenting the community, planning and participating in staff meetings, and planning and implementing marketing and community events.
• Develops a care team and residential living environment that supports the overall Cottage Care philosophy.
• Creates and coordinates the implementation of ongoing person-centered activities and life skills programming.
• Monitors physician orders to ensure follow-through and completion.
• Audits Medication Administration Records (MAR) and notifies the pharmacy of changes.
• Completes resident assessments in a timely manner and trains designated team members in assessment skills.
• Develops and implements resident care plans to meet the needs of residents.
• Monitors all aspects of the medication administration program.
• Directs and coordinates resident care service needs in collaboration with the care team and community department heads as appropriate.