What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Staff Development(DSD) position at Linwood Meadows Care Center?
Director of Staff Development (DSD) - Full-Time
Linwood Meadows Care Center - Visalia, CA
Pay Range: $35-$40/hour BOE
Linwood Meadows Care Center is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Director of Staff Development (DSD) to support our clinical education and compliance programs. If you are passionate about training, staff development, and ensuring regulatory excellence in a skilled nursing environment, we'd love to have you join our team.
Why Join Us?
The (DSD) supports the planning, organization, and implementation of staff education, orientation, and in-service training programs in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Education & Experience
Linwood Meadows Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable laws.
Linwood Meadows Care Center - Visalia, CA
Pay Range: $35-$40/hour BOE
Linwood Meadows Care Center is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Director of Staff Development (DSD) to support our clinical education and compliance programs. If you are passionate about training, staff development, and ensuring regulatory excellence in a skilled nursing environment, we'd love to have you join our team.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee appreciation programs
The (DSD) supports the planning, organization, and implementation of staff education, orientation, and in-service training programs in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Receive and follow schedules and instructions from supervisor in accordance with facility policies
- Assist in organizing and conducting new employee orientation, including resident rights, infection control, safety, and facility policies
- Support scheduling and coordination of in-service education programs
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of orientation and in-service attendance
- Ensure all trainings are scheduled timely and posted in designated areas
- Maintain department records in an organized and compliant manner
- Assist with employee health requirements, including pre-employment screenings and ongoing compliance tracking
- Coordinate and document fire drills and internal disaster drills
- Promote positive communication and maintain strong working relationships with staff, residents, and the public
- Assist with recruitment efforts, including posting job openings and responding to inquiries
- Maintain supply inventory and order necessary materials
- Assist with HR and payroll-related tasks as needed
- Participate in facility surveys and audits
- Assist in recording incidents/accidents per facility protocol
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information (HIPAA compliance)
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator, DON, or supervisor
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience in healthcare, staff development, or training coordination preferred
- Strong clerical, organizational, and computer skills required
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Proficient in computer systems and office equipment (copier, fax, scanner, etc.)
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility
- Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
- Frequent use of computers and office equipment
- May assist during emergency situations as needed
- Skilled nursing facility setting
- Low to moderate noise level
- Interaction with staff, residents, families, and regulatory personnel
Linwood Meadows Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable laws.
Salary : $35 - $40