Assistant Resident Care Director

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff is seeking an Assistant Resident Care Director to aid the Resident Care Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Resident Care department. You will provide direct resident care under the RCD’s direction in alignment with CSL philosophies and practices, serving as a Culture Ambassador.

The role requires leadership, clinical nursing skills, and flexibility for weekends/evenings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical nursing or has a current active state certification in medication administration.
• At least one year of nursing experience, preferably.
• Experience administering medications and geriatric/psychiatric/rehabilitation nursing.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Demonstrates leadership and sound nursing judgement.
• Willing to become trained/certified in state assessments and service plans.
• Ability to work weekends/evenings/flexible hours, including on-call.
• Proficient with basic office equipment and a PC.
• Acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with residents, families, and support departments to plan for resident care needs.
• Ensure services comply with federal and state policies governing resident care.
• Perform competency across resident care, supervision, infection control, rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Deliver direct resident care and supervise direct care associates for safety and comfort.
• Report changes in resident condition to the Resident Care Director promptly.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure adequate staffing per budget and policy.
• Adjust staffing plans for reasonable hours and optimal coverage.
• Complete resident care assessments and individualized care plans per policy.
• Contribute to care planning with observations of residents’ needs and preferences.
• Conduct routine resident care rounds to meet individualized care plans.
• Consult with other departments for interdisciplinary resident needs.
• Assist with lifts/moves/transport using proper body mechanics.
• Administer and document medications per physician orders and CSL policy.
• Complete routine audits for resident care and medication management.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from residents/visitors/other staff.
• Communicate effectively to promote a homelike environment.

Skills

CPR

First aid

Leadership

Medication administration

Geriatric nursing

Psychiatric nursing

Rehabilitation nursing

On-call readiness

Driving record acceptable

Education

State-approved school of practical nursing or current active state certification in medication administration

Job description

Pay Range: $60,000-$70,000

The Assistant Resident Care Director (ARCD) assists the Resident Care Director (RCD) in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Resident Care department to ensure the highest degree of quality care and experience for each resident. Utilizes the nursing process to perform nursing functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Federal and State regulatory licensing requirements. Provides direct resident care to residents under the direction of the RCD in accordance with Commonwealth Senior Living (CSL) philosophies, standards, and practices. The Assistant Resident Care Director is a Culture Ambassador who will model the core values of the company, leading by example, and ensure all team members exemplify the core values of the company.

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It is Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical nursing or has a current active state certification in medication administration.
• At least one (1) year of successful nursing experience preferably.
• Work experience should include administration of medication and experience in either geriatric, psychiatric or rehabilitation nursing.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and sound nursingjudgement.
• Ability to show compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults and demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of the elderly and their families.
• Must be willing to become trained and/or certified in state assessments and service plans as per regulatory licensing requirements.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services, including on-call responsibilities.
• Must be proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer, for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.
• Acceptable driving record.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Maintains a liaison with residents, families, and support departments to adequately plan for resident care needs.
• Ensure provision of services to the residents and validates that all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and followed.
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to, resident care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, resident rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Deliver direct resident care and supervision of direct care associates in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
• Contributes to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the Resident Care Director (RCD) immediately. May participate in routine activities of resident's care, including daily living and basic resident care procedures.
• Assist with and/or manage the completion of departmental schedule, under the direction of theRCD, to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policy, procedure, budget, regulation, and state law.
• Recommend modifications to resident care staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage in accordance with the established resident care budget.
• Completes assigned resident care assessments and individualized care plans in accordance with company policy and regulatory licensing requirements.
• Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan.
• Contributes to the care planning process by providing specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences.
• Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to residents' needs.
• Assist residents with lifts, moves, and transport, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Administer and document medication and treatments per the physician's order and accurately record care provided to the residents according to company policy.
• Completes routine and regulatory audits for resident care and/or medication management as assigned by theRCD.
• Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and courteously within a set time limit and established policy.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors promoting a homelike environment.
• Fully understands all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
• Notify the physician of changes in the resident's condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken.
• Follow through, as needed, on information given by shift report, resident, or family regarding resident concerns.
• Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative associate incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Provides care that maintains each resident's skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas.
• Performs various tasks assigned by theRCD including checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams/ointments, and collecting specimens.
• Attends scheduled meetings, conferences, and training sessions, as required, and as needed, for Commonwealth Senior Living and/or professionallicensure.
• Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Drive company vehicle at times (required driver).
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The Assistant Resident Care Director must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job. This position requires a variety of physical demands, including the potential for lifting greater than 50 pounds, extended periods of time on one's feet walking around, bending, lifting, pulling, stooping, pushing medication carts, and assisting high-risk residents during working hours. This position is considered a medium risk for exposure to COVID, as it provides direct care to potential COVID-positive residents