Assistant Resident Care Director

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The primary purpose of the Assistant Resident Care Director position, in addition to assisting residents with the self-administration of medications as ordered by the primary physician, under the direction and supervision of the Resident Care Director, is to assist the Resident Care Director with administrative and clinical tasks, scheduling, training team members, and resolve resident/family/employee concerns. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established residential care standards, policies, procedures and practices of this community and required by RCFE rules and regulations.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $22.25 to $29.43/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Assists with updating white board with current resident information.
• Review new orders in Electronic Health Record.
• Review UKG Dimensions time card exceptions.
• Review next 3 shifts for appropriate coverage.
• Prior to weekend, review schedule and make sure all shifts are covered.
• Complete and post employee schedules 2 weeks prior to the first of the next month.
• Review staffs call-offs from month and provide report to Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director.
• Complete medication destruction with Resident Medication Assistant, Executive Director or another licensed nurse and prepare for pick-up.
• Send physician orders to MDs for review and signature (every 3 months for review; prepare a schedule and a portion of the community each month until all orders have been sent every quarter).
• Update Resident Functional Evaluations including Elopement Risk.
• Audit/Monitor Documentation including Medication Administration Records and medication storage (med cart).
• Assigning duties to specific employees based on role and skills.
• Adhering to company policies and health, safety and Eskaton standards.
• Provides companion care, which can include reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with bill paying or other tasks as listed on resident's plan of care.

Qualifications

Education:
High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred. 8 hours approved medication administration training and passing grade of 85% or better on exam. Satisfactory completion of 8 hours medication administration shadowing with an approved Trainer. 4 hours of continuing education on medication administration annually. Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.

Training and Experience:
Upon selection, required to attend Eskaton Supervisory Training and other training as required to meet the responsibilities of the position. Two years' experience in a long-term care or assisted living setting preferred.

All staff that provide direct care to residents will have current first aid training. One staff member certified in CPR will be on duty at all time.

Job Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to the elderly and ability to implement policies and procedures in assisting with medication dispensing. Working knowledge of RCFE regulations. Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential environment. Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses. Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.