Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Director of Care to join our team. As the Director of Care, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of care delivery within our organization.

Responsible for directing the health concerns of each resident including; resident assessments, medication/pharmacy management and resident activities of daily living and personal care needs. Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes. Abides by and upholds company core values.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Directs and leads the resident care team in assisted living and memory care.
• Directs and leads the resident services program.
• Interview, train
• Assists the Business Office Manager in the completion of new hire paper work, and performing medication associate evaluations per company policy.
• On-call duties for staffing and clinical needs. May need to assume the role of Care Assistant and/or Medication Assistant to ensure consistent quality care is provided.

Wellness:

• Coordinate and collaborate with the Director of Resident Care to ensure the following are completed and assist as needed.
• Provide training, supervision, and monitoring of Care Assistants in following the resident service plan and completing task for the assigned services.
• Ensure all daily services are completed by the care assistants and service plans are updated swiftly when changes are reported.
• Manage the health care of all residents, including the dissemination of information to families, staff, physicians and third-party providers.
• Perform on-site assessments of residents admitted to hospitals or skilled nursing facilities for treatment, and maintain contact with resident’s family and discharge planner with the view to returning to the community
• Complete pre-admission assessments for each resident and update every six months or as needed with change of condition
• Review the resident’s medical report prior to move-in to ensure that the community can provide for the resident’s individual needs and that regulatory requirements have been fulfilled
• Monitors the skin of residents
• Assesses wounds and obtains physician orders for treatments and interventions working with home health providers
• Assures ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through

Medications

• Understands the medication program
• Assure that all medications prescribed have orders, are available, and are transcribed correctly in the EMAR by auditing the medication records and chart frequently and ensure proper documentation for medication assistance administration
• Maintain ongoing communication with the resident, resident’s family, physician, and pharmacy regarding the resident’s medication needs, etc.
• Monitors the skin of residents
• Assesses wounds and obtains physician orders for treatments and interventions working with home health providers
• Assures ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.

Memory Care

• Become proficient in dementia/Alzheimers resident care.
• Train memory care staff
• Ensure staff are participating in one activity daily with the residents during their shift
• Ensure the Memory Care has an inviting environment, residents and family members are engaged, and staff are appropriately trained.
• Coordinate family council for the memory care.

Miscellaneous

• Communicate directly with other disciplines involved in resident care on a regular basis, including weekends.
• Must take call nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. May have to cover resident assistant or medication aide
• Complete all assigned duties that may change from time-to-time according to resident needs, staffing levels, and working circumstances.
• Member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies.

Education/Training/Experience

3 year of related experience in senior care or related health programs

Assisted Living Memory Care Management Experience- Required

Assisted Living Memory Care Experience-Preferred

Graduate of an accredited LVN program.

Experience in geriatric nursing, emergency care, first-aid.

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a LVN in Texas.

Must have current CPR certification.

Must maintain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the State.

Valid Driver’s License

Skill, Qualities and Characteristics:

Computer proficiency with electronic medical records, the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to learn new applications. Experience with Yardi preferred.

Demonstrated effective leadership skills in fiscal clinical management, strategic planning, and program and staff development.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits for our employees. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents!

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, and working conditions required for the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Conroe, TX 77304 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Conroe, TX 77304: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person