Assistant Director of Resident Care (LVN)

The Aspenwood Company, a leader in the senior living industry has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Assistant Director of Resident Care at our Heartis MidCities location an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior living community.

Pay Rate : $65,000 / yr.

Sunday - Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

Manager on Duty weekend rotation, must be available holidays and weekends.

The Assistant Director of Resident Care provides leadership for resident care in the community by directing administration of the assisted living and memory care (if any) neighborhoods under the direction of the Director of Resident Care, as applicable by State law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population.

Responsible for directing the health concerns of each resident including; resident assessments, medication / pharmacy management and resident activities of daily living and personal care needs.

Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes. Abides by and upholds company core values.

Leadership

• Directs and leads the resident care team in assisted living and memory care.
• Directs and leads the resident services program.
• Interview, train
• Assists the Business Office Manager in the completion of new hire paper work, monitoring time sheets, and performing medication associate evaluations per company policy.
• On-call duties for staffing and clinical needs. May need to assume the role of Care Assistant and / or Medication Assistant to ensure consistent quality care is provided.

Wellness Program

• Coordinate and collaborate with the Director of Resident Care to ensure the following are completed and assist as needed.
• Provide training, supervision, and monitoring of Care Assistants in following the resident service plan and completing task for the assigned services.
• Initiate resident service plans according to the individualized needs of the resident as prescribed by physician and / or community policy in conjunction with the Director of Resident Care.
• Ensure all daily services are completed by the care assistants and service plans are updated swiftly when changes are reported.
• Manage the health care of all residents, including the dissemination of information to families, staff, physicians and third-party providers.
• Perform on-site assessments of residents admitted to hospitals or skilled nursing facilities for treatment, and maintain contact with resident’s family and discharge planner with the view to returning to the community
• Complete pre-admission assessments for each resident and update every six months or as needed with change of condition
• Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness, check on and answer any health-related questions
• Review the resident’s medical report prior to move-in to ensure that the community can provide for the resident’s individual needs and that regulatory requirements have been fulfilled
• Monitors the skin of residents
• Assesses wounds and obtains physician orders for treatments and interventions working with home health providers
• Assures ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through

Medication Program

• Understands the medication program and assist the Director of Resident Care as necessary in the following :
• Assure that all medications prescribed have orders, are available, and are transcribed correctly in the EMAR by auditing the medication records and chart frequently and ensure proper documentation for medication assistance administration
• Maintain ongoing communication with the resident, resident’s family, physician, and pharmacy regarding the resident’s medication needs, etc.

Memory Care Program

• Become proficient in dementia / Alzheimers resident care.
• Train memory care staff in collaboration with the Life Enrichment Director over activities, life stories, and redirection techniques to better serve the residents.
• Ensure staff are participating in one activity daily with the residents during their shift and working with the Life Enrichment Director.
• Work in conjunction with the Life Enrichment Director to ensure the Memory Care has an inviting environment, residents and family members are engaged, and staff are appropriately trained.
• Coordinate family council for the memory care.

Miscellaneous

• Communicate directly with other disciplines involved in resident care on a regular basis, including weekends.
• Must take call nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. May have to cover resident assistant or medication aide
• Complete all assigned duties that may change from time-to-time according to resident needs, staffing levels, and working circumstances.
• Member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies.

Education / Training / Experience

1 year of related experience in senior care or related health programs

Assisted Living Memory Care Management Experience- Required

Assisted Living Memory Care Experience-Preferred

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.

Experience in geriatric nursing, emergency care, first-aid.

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a LPN in Arkansas.

Must have current CPR certification.

Must maintain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the State.

Valid Driver’s License

Skill, Qualities and Characteristics :

Computer proficiency with electronic medical records, the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to learn new applications.

Experience with Yardi preferred.

Demonstrated effective leadership skills in fiscal clinical management, strategic planning, and program and staff development.

Ability to work with and supervise others as an effective team builder and team player.

Skilled at establishing / maintaining working relationships with key staff, marketing contacts, and clinical staff to ensure thorough understanding of RCM services.

Ability to effectively evaluate performance and take corrective actions when necessary.

Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, set priorities, organize work, and make independent decisions.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication.

Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor.

Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Must be flexible in the hours, shifts and days available to work.

EOE / M / F / D / V