Director of Resident Care

The Director of Resident Care is responsible for the overall development, management, and operation of the Resident Care department. Performs resident health assessments; provides training/oversight to staff for all areas of resident care, monitors the status of residents’ general conditions, as allowed by regulation; coordinates resident care with third-party providers such as physicians and home health agencies and companion services in conjunction with residents and their families/involved parties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents
• Oversees the management and daily operations of the department
• Monitors resident care for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company care performance standards
• Monitors staff in supervision and administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheets
• Ensures that medications are properly stored, medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standards
• Ensures that all required documentation, including service plans and assessments are completed in a timely manner, and that assessments/service plans are reviewed with appropriate parties
• Schedules or oversees scheduling of monthly staffing calendars to meet the needs of the residents while striving to maintain budgetary compliance for the department
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards
• Observes residents, records significant reactions, and informs physician and pharmacist of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents
• Oversight of Care Department’s prompt response to all emergency calls from residents
• Participates in the maintenance of resident records appropriately
• Ensures appropriate handling of on-the-job inquiries per the policy
• Attends required community meetings and completes required reports in a neat and timely manner
• Attends all staff meeting, training, and educational classes as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications & Physical Requirements:

• Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents
• Oversees the management and daily operations of the department
• Monitors resident care for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company care performance standards
• Monitors staff in supervision and administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheets
• Ensures that medications are properly stored, medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standards
• Ensures that all required documentation, including service plans and assessments are completed in a timely manner, and that assessments/service plans are reviewed with appropriate parties
• Schedules or oversees scheduling of monthly staffing calendars to meet the needs of the residents while striving to maintain budgetary compliance for the department
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards
• Observes residents, records significant reactions, and informs physician and pharmacist of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents
• Oversight of Care Department’s prompt response to all emergency calls from residents
• Participates in the maintenance of resident records appropriately
• Ensures appropriate handling of on-the-job inquiries per the policy