Assisted Living Director

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Overview:

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If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts

This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall operation of the Assisted Living Program within the community. Directs and manages staff that is providing for the care and needs of the residents.

• Oversees the operations and directs the day-to-day functions of staff in accordance with current rules,
  regulations and guidelines that govern the community. Ensures that emotional, physical, psychological,
  and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.
• Ensures that staff complies with the written policies and procedures established by Brookdale and the
  community.
• Manages labor costs, supplies and other line items in department budget.
• Meets with staff and support personnel to plan and schedule shifts, services, programs and activities.
  Writes and reviews resident assessments and care plans.
• Develops and/or monitors documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review of
  assessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm
  environment throughout the department.
• Oversees facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Completes accident and incident reports as necessary.
• Schedules and conducts new resident orientation.
• Assesses potential residents for assisted living level of care.
• Provides leadership to personnel assigned to department. Makes decisions regarding hiring, firing, and
  disciplining staff. Conducts performance reviews.
• Coordinates, along with the Director of Resident Services, family/resident care conferences and serves as a
  direct liaison between residents, families, and staff.
• Makes periodic checks to ensure prescribed treatments are being properly administered.
• May assist with completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Reviews medication cards for completeness and accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and
  adherence to stop order policies.
• Works with Education Coordinator to schedule in-service training classes.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Nursing or related field from an accredited college plus a minimum of two to three years of experience in an assisted living, long term care or hospital setting, including experience with the senior population; or equivalent education and experience. Minimum of one year supervisory/management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, daily operations, discipline, and counseling.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Must hold a valid Assisted Living Administrator's License in states where required.

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. uses sound judgement and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Demonstrates computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel). Ability to handle multiple priorities. Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles, and interests. Possess strong written and verbal skills for effective communication. Demonstrates good judgement, strong problem solving and decision making skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
  On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Requires Travel: Frequently

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information: $62,490 - $79,608 / year

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