Temporary Memory Care Director with The Residence at Glastonbury
$69,160–$74,360 year
On-siteGlastonbury, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Direct supervision of Resident Care Associates and management of community staffing, including monitoring emerging health needs, covering resident care assignments, and ensuring compliance with infection control protocols. Evaluate resident issues and medical concerns, discuss with the ED, family, and MD as appropriate, and assist the Resident Care Director with on-call duties and documentation. Promote the mission and core values of LCB Senior Living by representing the community to potential residents, families, and professionals while participating in marketing efforts. Administer topical, oral, and injectable medications with written physician orders and participate in direct care of residents on an as-needed basis. Ensure completion of incident reports and state compliance reporting to minimize future issues.
Required Qualifications
- Active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals
- Demonstrate an understanding of pathophysiological and psychosocial changes that is associated with the aging process and disabilities
- Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of resident care associates
- Evaluates residents issues and medical concerns and discusses with the ED, family and MD as appropriate
- Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with all departments to assist in eliminating / correcting problem areas and overall improvement of services
- Monitors resident care assistants compliance with infection control/sharps disposal program
- Participates in the direct care of residents on an as needed basis
- Provides support to resident care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns as well as emergency situations
- Ensuring that all required staffing and schedules (if applicable), including backup coverage for staff is met at all times
- Ensure completion and review of incident / accident reports and implement changes through proper channels (i.e. Safety Committee etc.) to minimize future issues. Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting
- Assists the Resident Care Director with all documentation required by LCB Senior Living or the State Requirements
- With written physicians orders, administers topical and oral medications as well as ear and eye drops (LMA in Massachusetts), administers injectables where allowed by regulation
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment
- Visual and auditory acuity
- Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects
- Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand
- Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate
- Must use good body mechanics
- Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided
- The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential
- A high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Nursing Program
- At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting and previous health experience in hospital and/or community setting
- Current RN or LPN License in the state you are employed
Desired Qualifications
- LPN LICENSURE STRONGLY PREFERRED
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