Assistant Director of Resident Care

Luxury Senior Living Communities

In Coral Gables, Kendall, Homestead & Weston

Is looking for

Assistant Director of Resident Care

for its

Palace Suites

Independent Living Community

11377 SW 84th Street Miami, FL 33173

The #1 Priority of this position is…

To coordinate, supervise care and management of self-administration of medications for residents. Promote resident comfort, safety, physical and mental well-being of all residents while exercising excellent nursing professional judgment and outstanding customer service skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibility

• Respond to “Emergency Respond System” upon receiving notice from Front Desk.
  
• Provide supervision of self-administered medications.
  
• Administer medications that require licensed personnel.
• Monitor changes in residents’ health condition.
• Supervise Nursing Assistants.
• Schedule appointment with physicians and coordinate transportation.
• Implement and supervise resident’s therapeutic diets.

Qualification

• Licensed Practical Nurse required; Registered Nurse preferred.
• At least 3-5 years prior Nursing experience in Long-Term Care or Acute Care.
  
• Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written in English. Spanish preferred.
  
• Basic math skills required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Polite, responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet and resourceful.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Flexibility is greatly appreciated at times of need or emergency. Must be available during emergency situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communications & interpersonal skills.
• Have patience and the ability to speak clearly with the elderly.

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