BeeHive Homes of Grain Valley, Missouri

JOB SUMMARY

The Administrator is responsible for the planning, direction, monitoring, coordination, control, and evaluation of the operations of the respective home site to assure compliance with BeeHive Homes quality standards as well as the state of Missouri and federal regulations. This individual MUST be able to develop leaders and implement systems effectively. The individual must efficiently and effectively communicate both in written and oral form. The Administrator must participate in routine meetings with the owner and coordinate and execute marketing strategies to allow the home(s) to flourish. The Administrator assists in strategic planning in cooperation with BeeHive Homes and evaluates operational performance, quality of service, and competitiveness with other area facilities. This person must have excellent leadership skills to aid in motivating, developing staff and retaining. The Administrator must be a firm decision maker, taking into consideration the impact of his/her decision on the overall organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Administrator reports to the Owner of BeeHive Homes of Grain Valley. The Administrator is responsible for carrying out the primary duties as outlined by the owner of BeeHive Homes of Grain Valley. These essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with employees, residents, residents' families, visitors, and coworkers in a professional, confidential manner.

• Initiate and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities based on the four components of quality: customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, process/system refinement, and financial impact.

• Demonstrate the ability to embrace and project the values of the home: safety, trust and respect, teamwork, partnership and service, compassion, integrity, efficiency, and financial responsibility.

• Communicate accurate and pertinent information to facilitate effective and efficient resident care.

• Provide clear, informative, written and oral correspondence to the owner.

• Make informed decisions and inform the staff of all major changes and/or changes to policy.

• Assist in the financial and operational performance of the home.

• Apply problem solving and conflict resolution skills where needed.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the home’s annual strategic plan.

• Maintain awareness of governmental, societal, legal, environmental, and competitive factors affecting the home.

• Work to establish a group culture to enable BeeHive Homes to function as a whole.

DUTIES

The Administrator is expected to perform other position-related duties that include, but are not limited to:

Personnel

• Develop staff positions and decide when positions need to be filled.

• Assist in the development of job descriptions and performance appraisal systems.

• Complete annual and probationary performance appraisals for all resident staff.

• Recruit, select, hire, evaluate, and terminate resident personnel.

• Train and supervise resident personnel ensuring each employee is trained and knowledgeable with respect to blood-borne pathogens, hazard communication, and infection control.

• Approve and implement protective infection control techniques for personnel with communicable disease, infectious wounds, or other transmittable conditions.

• Train and supervise resident personnel ensuring each employee is trained and knowledgeable with respect to risk management; death, dying and the aging process; fire safety; disaster preparedness; residents' rights; grievance procedures; and medication administration.

• Schedule staff to ensure safety and proper care of residents.

• Enforce personnel policies and ensure consistency in decisions made.

• Plan and direct monthly employee meetings.

• Assure that each employee maintains personal cleanliness and hygiene.

• Ensure each new staff member receives full training and orientation upon hire.

• Serve as the liaison for payroll and benefit questions.

• Ensure valid licensure of staff in positions where licensure is required.

• Complete employee exit interviews.

• Interact with BeeHive consulting nurse about residents’ needs, medications, staff training.

• Disposal of medications with nurse.

Residents

• Certify and assess potential residents’ mobility and cognitive levels prior to move in.

• Complete care plans and IEPs for residents.

• Assist with incontinence issues.

• Ensure that residents' needs are met including daily activities.

• Conduct resident council meetings as needed including the preparation of the agenda and maintenance of minutes.

• Facilitate staff, resident, and family communication to resolve conflict, create a positive home environment, and to continually promote innovative resident care.

• Evaluate potential residents and admit and discharge residents.

• Ensure caregivers are conducting resident checks on a regular basis.

Regulatory and Legal

• Administer the home’s policies and procedures and recommend changes as necessary.

• Ensure compliance to policies relating to blood-borne pathogens, hazard communication, and infection control.

• Ensure compliance with respect to risk management; the dying and the aging process; fire safety; disaster preparedness; residents' rights; grievance procedures; and medication administration.

• Assist during a state survey or other in-house inspection of records.

• Serve as the liaison with the state on rules and regulations.

• Correct any deficiencies that may arise.

• Relay new information and regulatory changes from state officials to the staff and BeeHive Homes.

Financial Management

• Take corrective action when budget concerns exist.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Act as liaison to community organizations and businesses including nursing homes, hospitals, senior centers, and retirement homes.

• Promote a positive image to residents and the community.

• Conduct marketing activities on a weekly basis to optimize occupancy within each facility.

Facility Management

• Ensure optimal maintenance of the building, grounds, and equipment to include building engineering and housekeeping.

• Monitor and maintain household supply inventory.

Activities

• Organize, check, and print activity calendar and plan activities into the day.

• Implement activities for the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of the residents.

• Participate in resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents in accordance with the medical assessment, working with other professionals as necessary.

Other

• Assist the House Manager and/or Assistant House Manager as needed.

• Develop professional skills and education through other higher educational and/or continuing education opportunities. Annual continuing education requirements shall be no less than eight hours annually. Such continuing education shall exclude CPR and First Aid certification.

• Complete full orientation upon hire.

• Must be willing to travel to a different BeeHive Home, most likely out of state, in order to train in the BeeHive culture.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One year of management experience in the elderly care field.

• Has sufficient physical, emotional, and mental capacity to carry out the requirements of the position as verified by a statement from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner upon assuming responsibilities.

• No previous felony conviction or conviction for fraud of the federal government.

• First aid certification.

• CPR certification.

• TB test.

• Background check (BCI).

• Food handler permit.

• RCAL (Residential Care and Assisted Living Administrator), or NHA (Nursing Home Administrator) license preferred.

• 21 years of age.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to develop and coach leaders in a professional and caring manner.

• Extensive knowledge of the assisted living care industry.

• Excellent leadership skills.

• Well-informed, decision-maker.

• Emotionally mature adult.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

• Capacity to work effectively with different types of people.

• Ability to work efficiently and professionally to complete projects under pressure with time constraints.

• Ability to remain professional and not take things personally.

• Demonstrate elite organizational capabilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher education.

• Two years of management experience in an Assisted Living Center.

• Pre-admission assessment certification.

• Well-rounded with developed outside interests.

POSITION ENVIRONMENT

This position requires the leader be able to teach and develop other leaders. This position requires a person to be coachable and to develop and refine systems to their maximum efficiency. This position requires a professional adult. This position requires that the professional adult be able to manage a diverse group of individuals with a wide variety of communication styles. Physical demands include moving furniture, light equipment and supplies, and operating office equipment. Lifting, on a regular basis, up to twenty-five pounds, is required. Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to fifty pounds is also required. The Administrator facilitates and participates in on-site meetings held by BeeHive Homes. The Administrator position is an exempt position under the FSLA and does require overtime in order to accomplish those duties outlined and to complete projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Nursing home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Grain Valley, MO 64029 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grain Valley, MO 64029: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person