Title: Director of Assisted Living
Location: San Ramon, California
The Director of Assisted Living is responsible for the management and supervision of services to Assisted Living residents in the Community. The Resident Care Director reports to the Executive Director.
- Recruits, interviews, hires, supervises, trains, motivates and provides performance management of C.N.A.S, Caregivers, Licensed Nurses, Med. Techs
Supervises the caregiving operations of Assisted Living consistent with the community’s standards, mission, and goals. Provides and evaluates the provision of services to the residents with appropriate regard for the resident’s physical, mental and social well-being, including those with mild or moderate dementia. Maintains communication with family members.
Provides direct supervision to caregivers who maintain the daily environment of residential care. Provides orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of all Resident Care personnel.
Assesses current and prospective residents for their level of functioning and appropriateness for varying levels of care. Creates appropriate service plans for new and existing residents. Participates within an interdisciplinary team which monitors and reviews residents’ health and social needs on an ongoing basis
Develops and monitors Assisted Living Program’s operating and capital budgets. Establishes and maintains a thorough knowledge of federal, state and local legislation and accrediting/contracting agency policy and procedures related to Residential Care.
REQUIREMENTS
- Four-year degree preferred.
- 3- years supervisory and administrative experience, inclusive of budgeting and program development.
- Two years experience in working with older adults.
- RCFE License or the ability to obtain one within 6-months
- Valid, unrestricted California RN or LVN nursing license.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults and the ageing process.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to identify a need, develop, and manage programs and systems simultaneously.
- Knowledge of ageing process and implications of ageing in a social setting.
- Must understand the healthcare environment and the medical context for older adults.