Supervisor-In-Charge

jobs-myvschome; Edenton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

jobs-myvschome seeks a skilled supervisor to assist in managing an elderly care home in Edenton, NC. You will supervise staff, ensure proper medication administration, and support compliance with licensing rules.

The role requires extensive certifications, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with the Administrator and care teams to maintain resident well-being and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum of six months supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to read, write, understand and follow directions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat and reach overhead.
• CPR certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• C.N.A. or Personal Care Aide certificate within 6 months of hire.
• 15-hour Medication Aide certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Complete Medication Aide check-off within 30 days of hire.
• Medication Aide certification within 60 days of check-off.
• No substantiated findings on NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program.
• Clear SBI record throughout employment.
• Two-step TB test before hire and within two weeks of first test.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to work tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and agencies.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with staff.
• Ability to relate to and assist ill, disabled, elderly and hostile individuals.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and rights at all times.
• Available to assist in evacuations during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies on medication administration to residents.
• Note and report medication errors.
• Assist in developing procedures to identify and prevent medication errors.
• Complete administrative forms, charts and reports as required.
• Participate in surveys/inspections by government agencies.
• Join QA programs and medication-related committees to improve processes.
• Attend Care Plan meetings as needed.
• Pursue continuing education to stay current and maintain certification.
• Follow safety precautions and report hazards.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living per Care Plans.
• Maintain residents' dignity and safety.
• Collaborate with staff, residents, families, and visitors.
• Coordinate with resident care coordinator/Administrator on resident needs.
• Arrange coverage for call-ins for direct care staff.
• Keep schedules updated with changes.
• Ensure staff training is current and documented.
• Monitor hallways and activity.
• Lead staff orientation and supervision on shifts.
• Assist new residents with orientation.
• Maintain overall well-being of residents.
• Greet visitors and accompany them as needed.
• Conduct facility tours as required.
• Know and apply safety, fire, OSHA and emergency procedures.
• Listen to concerns and report to Administrator.
• Ensure prompt staff response to call lights/alarms.
• Ensure care plans are properly implemented.
• Store medications properly.
• Maintain partnerships with physicians and pharmacists.
• Report complaints to Administrator.
• Support resident dignity and rights.
• Be aware of residents' rights and assist accordingly.
• Notify Director of neglect/abuse concerns.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Independent decision making

Physical stamina

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

C.N.A. or Personal Care Aide Certificate (80-Hour)

Medication Aide Certificate

CPR Certification

Medication Aide Check-off

Job description

Overview

Assists the ED/Administrator in the performance of management duties, routinely supervises other staff and generally maintains the home's operations in compliance with licensing rules and assumes full management of the home in the absence of the ED/Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where and why they occur and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as required.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys/inspections made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator.
• Participate in QA Programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee and any other facility committee or program which affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.
• Attend and participate in Care Plan meetings as necessary.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you updated of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your certification on a current status.
• Follow established safety precautions and report all hazardous conditions and equipment.
• Provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living according to residents' Care Plan.
• Help maintain the self-respect, personal dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Work cooperatively with all other staff and relate favorably to residents, their families and visitors
• Work with resident care coordinator and/or Administrator regarding resolution of residents’ needs.
• Find coverage for all call-ins for direct care staff.
• Keep updated work schedule as call outs or changes occur.
• Assure that all training is kept up to date and documented for all staff.
• Monitor the halls continuously.
• Conduct orientation and supervision of staff during your assigned shift.
• Assist with orientation of new residents into the home.
• Assure the general well being of the residents at all times.
• Meet visitors, responsible parties, family members and social workers and assist in reason for their visit.
• Conduct tours of the facility as needed.
• Be familiar with and be able to apply all of the adult care home's accident, fire safety, OSHA and emergency procedures.
• Listen to the concerns or comments of staff and residents, and report issues to the Administrator.
• Assure quick and appropriate response by staff to call lights, alarms, and other signaling devices.
• Assure that the care plans of all residents are appropriately implemented.
• Assure that medications are stored properly in the building.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director and Pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Administrator
• Help maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.
• Be familiar with resident’s bill of rights and assist residents in exercising those rights.
• Notify the Director immediately of any concerns of neglect/abuse/exploitation by other staff.
• Follow all regulations as required by federal HIPPA laws.
• Perform other duties as required by circumstances.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must haveminimum of six months of supervisory experience.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and follow directions.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to Lift, Push, Pull, and Carry a minimum of 50 Pounds.
• Must be able to Bend, Stoop, Squat, and reach overhead as needed.
• Must have CPR Certified or willing to become CPR certified within 60 days of hire.
• Must have or obtain C.N.A. or Personal Care Aide Certificate (80-Hour) with Personal Care Aide training within 6-months of hire.
• Must have or obtain 15-Hour Medication Aide Certificate within 30-days of Hire.
• Must complete Medication Aide Check off within 30-days of Hire.
• Must have or obtain Medication Aide Certification within 60-days of Check off.
• Must have no substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program and maintain during duration of employment.
• Must have a clear SBI record and maintain during duration of employment.
• Must have a two-step tuberculin skin test (first test prior to hire and second test within two weeks of first test).
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the community.
• Must maintain resident confidentiality and resident rights at all times.
• Must be available to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.