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$92,000 - $110,000 / year
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION: Under limited supervision, is responsible for all aspects of resident care including initial and ongoing assessments; hiring, training, supervising, managing and coordinating Resident Care Assistants. SCOPE: Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise the resident care team of the community that includes the following positions: Medication Services Technicians Care Assistants BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for meeting budget goals, expenses and established care thresholds for the resident ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Hires and provides orientation for new Care Assistants; ensuring that staffing levels are maintained Evaluates medication orders and translates them for Medication Services Technicians and residents as needed Supervises and evaluates assistants on all shifts, providing counseling and written disciplinary and/or corrective action when needed Provides in-service training for resident assistants on a routine basis and one-to-one training as needed Assesses potential residents for appropriateness prior to move-in and provides on-going written assessments of all residents Develops and maintains Care/Service Plans for each resident, updating as diagnosis/condition changes Creates and maintains resident care communication system to ensure quality care on each shift Manages electronic reporting system, occurrence and situational reporting and Medication Administration Records Monitors centrally stored medication system Develops resident care policies and protocols as needed Monitors resident rooms, dining room, living room, attendant station, bathing rooms and medication rooms ensuring they are clean and orderly Provides first aid to residents when needed Communicates with physicians and families on resident’s change of condition or incident Accepts physician orders or order changes for medication or treatment, calls orders to pharmacy Assesses residents for needed medical intervention and arranges medical visits to doctor’s offices or emergency room Maintains current resident emergency records with up-to-date information Monitors the emergency call system and ensures staff responds appropriately Supervises resident meals and monitors for appropriate diets Assists with emergencies and with safety instructions for residents such as fire drills, etc. Maintains current knowledge of state and local regulations, ensuring community compliance Answers telephones, assists visitors and gives tours to prospective residents Performs duties as manager on duty on a rotating basis Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers Performs other related essential duties as required Attend in-service training and workshops and meetings as required. Promote and protect the rights of each resident Supervision/Leadership Provide high performance leadership and management of team to support the achievement of community and corporate performance goals. Observe and effectively manage the culture of the team Create an environment for team members that honors, respects and values individual opinions and suggestions; demonstrate fair treatment and ethical business practices; support development and reward achievement Communicate performance standards to team; observe, measure and evaluate performance to ensure standards are achieved; conduct regular performance observation, assessment and discussion with team members Communicate information that supports team and company performance and communicate reasons for decisions Ensure quality recruiting, hiring, development and retention practices that support company procedures and standards Administer compensation, rewards and recognition that support individual and team performance toward achieving shared goals Perform various related essential duties as required by the vice president or by the Anthem home office Teamwork and Communication Participate in team activities, meetings and practices Actively build productive relationships with others Practice “conversations for action” to understand and meet internal and external customer conditions of satisfaction This includes but is not limited to: Identifying key customers and department interdependencies and setting up regular conversations that build strong partnerships and actions toward a shared outcome Conducting regular meetings with team members, colleagues and customers that address actions, concerns, possibilities and planning Display ability and willingness to contribute to team by communicating effectively and consistently; follows team rules and procedures; participates in team decision making and problem solving; and offers new ideas and suggestions to maximize team performance Engage in conversation to understand the conditions of satisfaction of job duties: Identify shared understanding of desired outcomes Initiate regular conversation to ensure outcomes are met General and OrganizationalRequirements Display behavior that supports the Anthem mission, vision, values and policies Consistently perform position responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner Build knowledge and remain current on information, results and/or news related to the clients’ business that may impact revenue generation, quality of care or the business and professional relationship with the client Pursue job-related professional development Monitor own work performance and adjust; seek help as needed to fulfill job duties Understand and follows company and department policies and procedures Understand and adhere to all laws governing team member and resident rights Protect confidential information of team members, residents and vendors Conduct work tasks safely and according to the community safety program Show eagerness and flexibility completing other duties as assigned. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years of experience in a senior living community; a minimum of three years of experience in a management/supervisory position; a bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field may be substituted for three of the years of experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities Knowledge of: Infectious disease control policies Personal hygiene and cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials Policies and procedures concerning resident care and of administering the procedures correctly Record keeping duties that must be performed regarding residents Prospect evaluation methods Principles of organization and functions of a retirement community Motivation and coaching team members Procedures for monitoring budgets Modern office practices and procedures Typing, word processing, telephone etiquette and procedures and use of standard office equipment Terminology used within the department Computer software skills including: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and community lead data base program Keep current knowledge and required certifications for quality care and services mandated by federal and state law and other regulating agencies Work style Characteristics: Integrity – honest and ethical Cooperative – pleasant with others, good-natured and cooperative Dependable – reliable and responsible, fulfilling duties Team player – works through processes and with others to accomplish goals Attention to Detail – careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks Concern for Others – sensitive to other’s needs and feelings; helpful and understanding Adaptable/Flexible – open to change (positive or negative) and to variety in the workplace Stress Tolerance – accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with stress situations Independent – develops own way of doing job tasks; guides self with little or no supervision; depends on self to complete tasks Initiative – willingness to take on challenges and responsibility Leadership – willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction. organizes the department to achieve goals and targets; leads by example; makes decisions with whatever information is available; inspires others to achieve Accountability - understand the need to achieve targets and goals of the department Achievement/Effort – establish and maintain personally challenging achievement goals and exert effort toward mastering tasks Analytical thinking – analyze information and utilize logic to address work-related issues and problems Judgment and Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of rational systems Ability to use judgment and respond calmly in stressful situations Ability to use deductive reasoning, applying general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Ability to use inductive reasoning, combining pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations, observations of human behavior) Ability to focus on results, persevere and drive for the goal line Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication: Ability to understand and correctly use various information resources and documents including: Electronic reporting Electronic Care Plans Budgets Resident files Shift reports Website Medical documents Staffing reports Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including daily resident charts, bath and laundry charts, medical sheets and other reports and records Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals including Physician's Desk Reference, medical books, etc. Ability to prepare resident records, incident reports, daily reports and other job related documents using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, maintain confidentiality of restricted information and to follow instructions Ability to use and interpret medical terminology and language Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with residents, physicians, supervisors, nurses, dietitians, maintenance personnel, coworkers and the general public Ability to use and interpret various medical and health care equipment and tools including thermometers, wheelchairs, walkers, blood pressure equipment, stethoscope, etc. Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, budgets, marketing plans, newsletters, using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style Ability to use Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel to prepare departmental reports and presentations Ability to explain ideas, in writing and orally, so others easily understand Ability to communicate effectively and hospitably, both orally and in writing Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences Ability to conduct presentations and training sessions Ability to recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong Mathematical Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and calculate decimals, ratio and proportion, percentage, fractions and determine time, weight and measures May require the ability to apply formulas involving variables for setting up spreadsheets May require the ability to perform and apply descriptive statistics Environmental Adaptability: Ability to apply principles of rational systems such as nursing Ability to stay calm and respond appropriately in an emergency situation Ability to work effectively in an office environment Ability to work effectively in a health care environment CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE: A current and valid RN Nursing License. First Aid and CPR certification Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law IND456 
$85,000 - $105,000 / year
Unit Manager Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Unit Manager to join our team at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor in Baltimore, Maryland. As a Unit Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our skilled nursing facility, ensuring the highest level of care and quality of life for our residents. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. About the Role: As a Unit Manager at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor, you will play a critical role in leading our interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care to our residents. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the daily operations of the skilled nursing facility, including staff management, resident care, and facility maintenance Coordinating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care transitions Developing and implementing individualized care plans to meet the unique needs of each resident Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, families, and staff Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards Fostering a positive, inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, respect, and open communication If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor and experience the difference that compassion, expertise, and a commitment to excellence can make. Apply Today! HP 
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