SkyRidge Assistant Health Director

Description

DEPARTMENT: SKYRIDGE

POSITION TITLE: SKYRIDGE ASST. HEALTH DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBLE TO: ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF WYNDSTONE

EXPOSURE LEVEL: CATEGORY II

EXEMPTION STATUS: EXEMPT

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SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director this position provides 

quality, professional, nursing care and medical oversight to Skyridge’s Assisted Living 

Elders. The Skyridge Assistant Health Director works cooperatively and respectfully with 

elders, coworkers, families, medical staff, visitors, and volunteers to create a positive 

environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; personal care, medication 

assistance, housekeeping, food preparation and service, activities, record keeping, 

responsible financial management, and oversight of Elder Sharaths.

This position requires the ability to function in any designated area (housekeeping, direct 

care, dining services) independently in performing duties and be able to solve problems

using good judgement. Must possess the ability to respond to the Elder’s needs in a 

timely, professional manner, recognizing the elder’s rights. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Nursing

Oversees the care of all elders in assigned areas.

Collaboratively conducts assessments and develops care plans

Works closely with physicians to determine and initiate appropriate care

Responds to and leads emergency situations

Completes medical records on elders and performs record keeping according to 

policies developed by St. John’s United in accordance with State and Federal 

Regulations

Observing elders, documenting and reporting changes in elder’s condition, and 

taking necessary action in a timely manner

Assesses WyndStone Elders for determination of Assisted Living Category A or 

B, or C in collaboration with Health Director

Assist’s C.N.A’s when necessary

Responsible for faxing information to resident’s primary care provider and 

pharmacy, coordination of physician appointments, transportation, and 

communication with family

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Leadership

Supervises C.N.A’s in assigned areas

Coach, educate, evaluate and discipline assigned employees

Assists administrator/director formulate performance reviews for peers

Develop referral and support relationships with Elders of SkyRidge

Facilitate Service Plan Meetings and other family meetings

Works closely with local hospital Case Managers on appropriate discharge

planning for current Elders in collaboration with Administrative Director

Coordination of appropriateness of Admissions, Discharges, and/or Transfers with 

Administrative Director

Assists with Tours and other marketing opportunities to families and community

Facilitates appropriate staffing levels, and schedule

Manages and processes development and Quality Improvement

Rotation in on call schedule between Mission United communities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Communication

Attends and contributes to mandatory staff meetings, and daily shift change 

report

Maintains the confidentiality of all Elder care information according to the St. 

John’s Policy on confidentially and Elders Rights

Properly documents medication omissions, errors and decline of medications and 

verbally passes this information on to Administrative Director.

Counts narcotics with appropriate team members and notifies supervisor with any 

discrepancies before leaving the building.

Keeps the Administrative Director informed of any changes in the elder’s 

condition through incidental and formal reports

Works as a productive, supportive and communicative team member

Responsible for documentation, faxing and filing of elder’s insurance paperwork

Encourage, participate and support meaningful activities for elders throughout the 

day.

Responsible for properly referring elder to services needed ie: Hospice, physical 

therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, Home Health etc

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Direct Care

Oversight and auditing of Elder Sharath’s daily tasks include: bathing, dressing, 

grooming, and related personal care as designated in the residents care plan.

Responsible for passing and reconciliation of medications to elders per provider’s 

orders, following the “5 Rights” and med pass “rules” and supervision of Elder 

Sharaths in their role of assisting elders in the self-administration of medications

Responsible for observing elder’s well-being and reporting changes in behavior, 

and change in vital signs etc. to provider and Administrative Director

Assists wi