Description

Shift Supervisor Job Description

Job Title: Shift Supervisor

Reports to: Director of Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Shift Supervisor works with team members to provide leadership and training. This position requires full understanding of resident care, knowledge of assisted living care and memory care services, effective communication and reporting, strong customer service and problem-solving skills to ensure quality care. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for reporting pertinent information to department heads
• Lead the beginning and end of shift activities
• Assure all Residents are treated with kindness and respect while protecting them from accidents and injuries
• Monitor the nurse call system
• Assist with training of new associates including resident service plans, reporting, first aid, personal care, resident rights and responsibilities, safety and fire prevention, containment of infectious disease and standard precautions
• Complete and manage incident reports
• Understand and implement emergency safety procedures 
• Medication administration when applicable
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Skills/Experience

• Medical Technician certification required
• Experience in a supervisory and training role
• Experience with medical recording systems
• Proficient in fire drills, elopement procedures and risk management

Travel

Travel is not required.

Physical Demands 

To excel in this role, it is crucial for the employee to be prepared for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues. The physical demands outlined below are indicative of those essential for job performance, and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in carrying out these vital functions. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will routinely engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Additionally, there may be occasional requirements for crouching and lifting items weighing up to 50lbs. The employee's specific vision abilities should encompass the capacity to see both near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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