The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Aspyre neighborhood or the care of residents at the community, as well as it programs and activities, in accordance with the Federal and State policies governing dementia resident care.
- Interview, hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department team members in accordance with the company policy. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates with interest in care and support of individuals with dementia. Make recommendations to the General Manager with respect to team member evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets and state law. Oversees continuing education programs for caregivers serving dementia residents, as regulated by Federal and State licensing requirements. Personally assists in coverage as needed
- Conduct orientation for new members of the department to ensure that all team members are knowledgeable of the goals, policies and procedures for the department.
- Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during team member absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.
- Ability and willingness to drive community vehicle/van and obtain commercial driver’s license if required by vehicle/van capacity.
- Conduct and coordinate the completion of resident assessment for the Aspyre program in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines and company policies that govern resident assessment; administer move in and periodic assessments to all residents and monitor changes in status. Ensure that an initial resident assessment is completed prior to each resident’s move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in. Provide reassessments on a regular basis.
- May be required to interview potential residents and families, complete a pre-placement assessment and needs and services plan, obtain medical records and other requirements as required for an move in to the community.
- Conduct interviews and observations on a continual basis of the residents to alert the General Manager, family and others of changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident. Conduct monthly service plan meeting.
- Complete all required data entry into the appropriate database to ensure maintenance of resident care information. Ensure that Resident Care Profile, Service Plans and assignment sheets are completed timely and all required documentation has been completed.
- Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
- Act as Aspyre manager and resource person for the residents and their families. Contact physicians, family and others to obtain specific orders for care and represent the community to professional personnel, residents and the community.
- Conduct community tours and promote the community to members of the community.
- Supports administration in referral development and maintaining high census.
- Participate in community surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all team members, residents and guests, following established safety standards. Responsible for coordinating special provisions for the safety of residents with special needs, i.e., visual deficits, hearing loss.
- Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/team member safety.
- Maintain inventory of needed supplies.
- Participate in daily “Stand-Up” meetings to communicate key issues within the department. Assist in the budget preparation for the department and monitor department costs on a day-to-day basis.
- Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in dementia-specific care. Recognize and respond to changes in the dementia care industry and respond appropriately.
- Performs day-to-day clerical work connected with the position.
- Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
- Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
- Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the General Manager.
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