Assisted Living Director

life care center of America
Stoneham, MA
Full-time

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Position Summary

The Assisted Living Director ensures delivery of quality assisted living services focused on maximizing residents' individual capabilities, implements and monitors effective Assisted Living systems;

ensures clinical / health services are in compliance with community standards and State regulations, serves as a clinical resource for Community staff, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • Active state assisted living administrator's license or certification and maintain active license in good standing throughout employment
  • Minimum of bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5 years' experience in senior services
  • 2 years' supervisory experience (senior services preferred)
  • Current CPR certification, or obtain certification within 90 days of hire, and remain current during employment
  • Current First Aid certification (if required by state). If required, First Aide certification must remain current during employment

Primary Job Responsibilities

Administrative, Systems and Planning

  • Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates resident care goals (service planning, clinical needs, follow-up resolution) in collaboration with Executive Director and Resident Care Director / Licensed Nurse
  • Manages labor and expenses (supplies, etc.) according to budget, utilizing standard Company tools, communicates resource needs to Executive Director
  • Maintains a working knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures for infection control compliance, including community's compliance with TB screening as required by State regulations and / or Life Care policy
  • Determines appropriate staffing levels to meet resident needs 24 / 7 and ensures schedule is published timely
  • Performs departmental QMPI audits and creates and manages Plan of Correction for deficiencies

Resident Care Focus

  • Assess new move-ins and consult with Executive Director to determine if Community can meet health care needs of prospective move-in, and determine delegation and / or nursing service needs
  • Participate in initial and ongoing service planning for residents
  • Ensures that the medication system is safe and meets State and Company standards
  • Meets with residents regularly and participates in family conferences
  • Makes daily rounds to review performance of resident care staff
  • Monitors service records for all residents
  • Ensures compliance with medical and contact information for all new residents
  • Ensures timely communication with physicians and other healthcare professionals
  • Ensures investigation and resolution of resident / family concerns and complaints / grievances
  • Provides hands-on care as staffing needs require (and licensure allows)

Additional Requirements

  • Enjoy serving seniors
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and all other staff
  • Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of nursing administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing administration functions in an assisted living community
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the resident care department
  • Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training
  • 30+ days ago
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