Assistant Resident Care Director

pThis 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./p pstrongPosition Summary:/strongbr /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./p pThe 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./p pstrongPosition Responsibilities include:/strong/p ul liAssists with updating white board with current resident information./li liReview new orders in Electronic Health Record./li liReview UKG Dimensions time card exceptions./li liReview next 3 shifts for appropriate coverage./li liPrior to weekend, review schedule and make sure all shifts are covered./li liComplete and post employee schedules 2 weeks prior to the first of the next month./li liReview staffs call-offs from month and provide report to Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director./li liComplete medication destruction with Resident Medication Assistant, Executive Director or another licensed nurse and prepare for pick-up./li liSend 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)./li liUpdate Resident Functional Evaluations including Elopement Risk./li liAudit/Monitor Documentation including Medication Administration Records and medication storage (med cart)./li liAssigning duties to specific employees based on role and skills./li liAdhering to company policies and health, safety and Eskaton standards./li liProvides 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./li /ul pstrongQualifications/strong/p pstrongEducation:/strongbr /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./p pstrongTraining and Experience:/strongbr /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./p pAll 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./p pstrongJob Knowledge:/strongbr /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.  /p