POSITION DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes the daily activities of the team of care companions that provide services to residents of Enso Village’s Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods.
• Delivers required services to Enso Village residents aligning to the vision of contemplative care.
• Enhances the well-being and life quality of older adults by assisting them with mobility needs, activities associated with daily living (bathing, grooming, eating and routine personal tasks) and inspiring them through compassion and loving care.
• References care plans as required, ensuring that care companions and other team members are aware of any updates or changes to care plans.
• Assists with coordinating resident appointments and transportation as required.
• Acts as liaison and maintains positive relations with residents, families, and physicians.
• Champions the mission, vision, and values of Enso Village.
• May perform basic household or unit chores and tasks as required.
• Supervises the daily tasks and activities of the care companion team.
• Ensures there are appropriate and/or adequate staff scheduled to achieve standards of care.
• Manages information in MatrixCare (Electronic Health Record) and trains team members on information entering and reporting.
• Ensures care companions and other team members remain apprised of revisions to care and service plans.
• Understands and appropriately documents communication logs and reports.
• Understand the resident alert status and documents in resident’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Works with team to ensure performance and reliability standards are met.
• Reinforces Enos Village’s contemplative care and other training and cultural imperatives.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of Enso Village policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Acts as manager on duty as directed by the Head of Health & Wellbeing.
• Understands and implements an interim service plan, in the absence of the Head of Health & Wellbeing, as care needs arise.
• Applies principles and practices of Quality-of-Care Standards, as well as emergency procedures and protocols.
• Partners with the Enso Village Care team to establish and execute standards of care, including infection control, medication management and interpretation of dementia behaviors.
• Follows and maintains all aspects of the medication management process for all levels of care needs, such as administration and documentation within the health record, recordkeeping, ordering and reporting as required.
• Understands and trains team on roles and responsibilities in an emergency response situation.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Remains apprised of safety and cleanliness standards for industry and makes suggestions to ensure effective execution.
• Interprets safety standards and may suggest revision or augmentation to training modules. 
• Pays attention to hazards such as potential for slips/falls, resident lift, and transfer procedures, etc., to minimize workplace injury incidences.
• Acts as core Care team member, enthusiastically participating in meetings, education and learning in furthering the mission of Enso Village.
• Performs other duties as required.

POSITION SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program.
• Current license from California State Board of Nursing.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a senior living, dementia unit or formal healthcare setting is required. 
• Must be current with First Aid/CPR and medication administration skills training. 
• Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations and able to handle multiple priorities, projecting confidence and capability to residents of assisted living and memory care units.
• Must possess written and verbal skills for effective communication, including the ability to ask incisive questions and employ critical thinking to interpret answers. 
• Must be aware of dementia and associated behaviors. 
• Prior experience with dementia is extremely helpful.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• Must display good attention to detail and be able to train and direct staff in the performance of their jobs. 
• Understands the importance of HIPAA and maintains confidentiality with resident and fellow employees’ information. 
• Effective communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and hold up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to lift and transfer residents, following safety guidelines.
• Ability to stoop, bend and stretch frequently in small areas.
• May be exposed to blood/bodily fluid (blood-borne pathogens), infections, loud and unpleasant noises.
• May be exposed to disinfectants, cleaners, soap, etc.
• Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, analyze reports, manage data and detail.
• Ability to work NOC shifts.

As a responsible and safety-conscious organization, we are committed to maintaining a secure and drug-free work environment. To ensure the well-being of our team members and uphold our values, we require candidates to undergo a background check and drug testing as part of our selection process. Selected candidates will also be required to complete an employee physical, including a TB test.

Compensation and Benefits:

Enso Village is committed to equal pay and transparency. The salary range for this position is $35.00 -$42.00 per hour. This salary range provided as a general guideline and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, external non-profit market data, and business considerations.

We provide team members with a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on health and well-being. Team members are offered comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (eligibility on first day of employment)
• Life Insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) program with generous match
• Generous time off including paid annual vacation, sick days, personal days, and holidays.
• Commuter program including the “Emergency Ride Home Program” from Sonoma County.
• Creativity Bonus – reimbursement up to $150 per year for completion of classes such as music lessons, art, foreign language classes or other approved creative outlets.
• Subsidized healthy, organic daily meals.
• Quiet Hours” for all non-emergency matters from 5pm to 8am; no expectation for checking email during this time. No-meeting Friday’s.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

We value applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless of whether you meet all the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Enso Village is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request accommodation.