Assistant Director of Nursing

Birchwoods At Canco Assisted Living
US - Maine - Portland
October 29, 2024

Perks and Benefits*:

LPN License and Experience in a Senior Living Community Required
Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000
Krowdfit and Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
Access to earned wages prior to payday
Generous PTO Plan
Career Development
Length of Service Bonus Program
Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
401K Retirement Plan

Oh, and did we mention an amazing TeamEnvironment?
• Some benefits may vary depending on positionand employment status

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving,employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that's why we have been certifiedby our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 5th Year in a row. Createyour healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growthopportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Applyonline and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process?Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Holds current unencumbered license in the state the employee resides in as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse
Minimum one year of experience in senior care or related health programs, preferably in an assisted living or memory care setting
Must be able to read, write, and speak English for safety and work instruction purposes
Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including a background in EHR management
Subject to a minimum of a criminal background check
Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes
Holds current CPR certification
Valid, current driver's license with reliable transportation for resident assessments and community marketing events

Essential Functions:

1. Leadership

Directs and leads theresident care team in assisted living and memory care
Directs and leads theresident services program
Assists in completing new hire paperwork, monitoring time sheets, andperforming medication associate evaluations per company policy
On-call duties forstaffing and clinical needs. May need to assume the role of Caregiver and/or passmedications to ensure consistent quality care is provided

2. Resident Care Program

Provide training, supervision, and monitoring of CareAssistants in following the resident service plan and completing tasks for theassigned services
Initiate resident service plans according to the resident'sindividualized needs as prescribed by the ordering healthcare provider andcommunity policy in conjunction with the HSD
Ensure resident caregivers complete all daily services andservice plans are updated swiftly when changes are reported
Manage the health care of all residents, including thedissemination of information to families, staff, healthcare providers, andthird-party providers
Perform on-site assessments of residents admitted tohospitals or skilled nursing facilities for treatment and maintain contactwith resident's families and discharge planners with the view to returning tothe community
Complete pre-admission assessments for each resident andupdate every six months or as needed with a change of condition
Meet with each resident and family regularly per state andcompany policy for care plan review and answer health care-related questions
Assures ancillary medical services such as a podiatrist, healthcareprovider visits, dental visits, psych visits, ambulance, etc. are scheduled andfollowed through
Assesses wounds and obtains physician orders for treatmentsand interventions working with home health providers
Monitor the skin and weights of residents
Review the resident's medical report before move-in to ensurethat the community can accommodate per company policy and state regulations forthe resident's individual needs and that regulatory requirements have beenfulfilled

3. Medication Program

Understands themedication program and assist the HSD as necessary in the following:
Ensure that allmedications prescribed have been ordered, are available, and are transcribedcorrectly in the EMAR by auditing the medication records and chart frequentlyand ensuring proper documentation for medication assistance administration
Maintain ongoingcommunication with the resident, resident's family, healthcare provider, andpharmacy regarding the resident's medication needs, etc

4. Memory Care Program (if applicable)

Become proficient in dementia/Alzheimer's residentcare
Train memory care staff in collaboration with the ProgramDirector over activities, life stories, and redirection techniques to betterserve the residents
Ensure staff participate in one activity daily withthe residents during their shift and work with the Program Director onindividualized activities for the residents in memory care
Work in conjunction with the Program Director toensure the Memory Care has an inviting environment, residents and familymembers are engaged, and staff is appropriately trained
Coordinate family council for the Memory Care withthe Program Director

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