Luxury Senior Living Communities In Coral Gables, Kendall, Homestead & Weston Is looking for Assistant Director of Resident Care for its Palace at Coral GablesLuxury Independent Living for Active Adults 1 Andalusia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 Best Independent Living Community in the USby the National Associated of Home Builders, 2014 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. #ZR