Resident Care Manager

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a compassionate Resident Care Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care to residents. This role involves coordinating care staff, developing personalized service plans, and ensuring a supportive environment for both residents and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values empathy, trust, and growth, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference every day.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• CNA or CMT certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care staff and ensure excellent resident care.
• Develop and facilitate resident-directed programming.
• Provide leadership and training to care staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Assessment Skills

Dementia Care

Education

Associate Degree

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR Systems

Job description

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Cedarhurst Senior Living provided pay range

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Base pay range

$52,000.00/yr - $52,000.00/yr

Cedarhurst of Naperville, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Resident Care Manager at our Cedarhurst of Naperville community.

As a Resident Care Manager, you will be responsible for the success and coordination of the community care staff and resident experience, ensuring excellence. This position requires availability to evenings or overnights. The Resident Care Manager has on call responsibilities and will work on the floor 3 - 4 days per week.

As a Resident Care Manager, you will impact the lives of our residents by:

• Assuming responsibility, under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Executive Director, for the development and facilitation of resident-directed programming to meet the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents.
• Assessing each resident’s needs upon move-in and incorporate the activities goals into the residents’ individualized service plan.
• Assisting in the coordination of, and participating in, resident orientation and identification of potential changes or concerns within the individualized service plan of each resident.
• Working seamlessly with staff, volunteers, residents, families, and extended communities to provide a well-rounded psychosocial care model, with respect to the company’s direction of care for their residents.
• Providing leadership & education to care staff & families in relation to the resident’s individualized service plan, as well as best practices for caring for people with dementia.
• Mentoring staff and volunteers to provide specific care training to meet residents' needs and ensure resident care programs are implemented.
• Coordinating schedules for care staff, providing hands-on care, as needed, and ensuring adequate care staff coverage.
• Organizing and conducting care staff orientation, mentorship, and ongoing training.
• Ensuring excellent resident care within all care levels in the community.
• Participating in writing monthly calendars and/or newsletters as requested.
• Encouraging, assisting with, and participating in resident activities.
• Conducting and/or participating in the interview and onboarding process with care staff.
• Providing input on care staff performance and coordinating with DON for performance reviews.
• Implementing new hire orientation and training for care staff.
• Assessing and completing overall nursing day-to-day duties on scheduled floor nurse shifts.
• Understanding all responsibilities associated with resident care roles and demonstrating the ability to effectively carry them out.
• Promoting the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and striving to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.
• Understanding the resident’s Advance Directives and following their wishes.
• Ensuring effective communication with residents’ families concerning their care, including physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Working well with others, taking direction from management, and engaging in conflict intervention and resolution as needed.
• The physical demands include standing/moving, communicating, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds independently, with assistance for up to 200 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

To become a Resident Care Manager, you will need:

• Associate degree and 2+ years of experience preferred OR 4+ years of relevant experience.
• CNA or CMT certification preferred.
• CPR and BLS certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Internet browsers, Microsoft Office, EHR systems, and HR systems if applicable.

When considering a career with Cedarhurst of Naperville, please understand that:

• Our core values are Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable.
• We are devoted to doing The Friend’s Work, reassuring, energizing, and inspiring older adults.
• We provide extensive training and development opportunities.
• We promote from within and seek growth-oriented team members.
• We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• All offers are conditioned on background checks, drug testing, and compliance with safety protocols.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.