Assistant Resident Care Director
About the Role
Hands-on role with administrative oversight offering flexible hours: three days 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and two days 11:00 AM–7:00 PM. Work directly with a seasoned Resident Care Director, assist in leading the care department, and grow your clinical skills.
Position Summary
The Assistant Resident Care Director assists the Resident Care Director in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Resident Care department to ensure the delivery of quality assisted living services focused on maximizing residents’ individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director.
Qualifications
- Minimum ASN degree from an accredited college or university (LPN or RN)
- Currently licensed/registered in the applicable State
- Maintain an active nursing license in good standing throughout employment
- One year of supervisory experience preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during Orientation; certification must remain current throughout employment
Responsibilities
- Assists Resident Care Director with administrative tasks (scheduling, training, supervising)
- Reports all changes in resident conditions to Resident Care Director or Executive Director
- Provides hands-on medication assistance to residents and monitors medication passes
- Reads 24-hour log at the beginning of shift
- Ensures report is given to staff for the next shift
- Assists new residents with adjustment to the community
- Follows QMPI program and complies with infection control guidelines
- Routinely checks residents to ensure care needs are being met
- Verifies residents are present for meals and checks on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance
- Participates in assessment meetings and updates service plans as needed (communicates changes to care staff)
- Oversees care aides including assignments, schedule, hiring, disciplinary recommendations, and ongoing development
- Participates in Fall prevention meetings
- Makes routine and regular rounds to check on care aides' performance and provide assistance and/or guidance as needed
- Orders clinical supplies as needed
- Participates in Resident Retention Program
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation in charts of resident clinical status and needs, and communicates with physicians or other healthcare providers as needed
Additional Requirements
- Enjoy serving seniors
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality
- Able to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and all other staff
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of nursing administration practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing administration functions in an assisted living community
- Able to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the resident care department
- Able to perform duties of Resident Care Director in their absence
- Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
- Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and complete all required compliance training
About Century Park Associates
At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership, and personal ethics are not only valued but expected. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect, and outstanding service are apparent in all we do. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning, and contributing. Every day, team members choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations on behalf of their residents.
Schedule
- Three days: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Two days: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM