Commonwealth Senior Living
Resident Care Director - $5,000 Sign On Bonus
Commonwealth Senior Living, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Resident Care Director – $5,000 Sign On Bonus
The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing leader and is responsible for managing the resident care team along with the coordination of care and service delivery to residents in the community. The RCD liaises with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health‑related service agencies to provide optimal care to residents. The RCD is accountable for oversight and implementation of resident care programs, performance management, and regulatory compliance in accordance with federal, state, and Board of Nursing licensing requirements. The RCD is a Culture Ambassador who models the core values of the company, leads by example, and ensures all team members exemplify these values.
Core Values
We Care About People
We Do the Right Thing
We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
We Speak Up! It is Our Responsibility
We Take Ownership and Add Value
We are Respectful
Job Requirements
Minimum of two (2) years’ college in human services or health care field; holds an unencumbered state license as a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing resident care to the elderly or similarly related experience with specialized memory care programs.
Minimum of one (1) year nursing management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily resident care operations.
Experience with resident assessment and care planning.
Certified in CPR and first aid.
Willing to become trained and/or certified in state assessments and service plans as per regulatory licensing requirements.
Knowledge of infection control practices and prevention of disease transmission.
Understanding complex concepts and ability to make appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
High‑level communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to show compassion toward cognitively impaired older adults and a genuine concern for their physical and emotional needs and those of their families.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services, including on‑call responsibilities.
Proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer.
Valid and acceptable driving record.
Areas of Primary Responsibility
Model a business philosophy that treats every resident and family member as a personal customer.
Promote the health and wellness of the resident population by partnering with physicians, pharmacists, and other care providers.
Ensure provision of services to residents and validate that all federal and state policies governing resident care are closely monitored and followed.
Collaborate and support administration in referral development and achieving occupancy goals.
Establish rapport with residents, families, direct care associates, department managers, providers, vendors, and state/regulatory agency personnel.
Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.
Follow through on information given at shift report, resident or family concerns.
Ensure completion of assessments on all residents at least twice per year or with changes in condition, as required by company policy and regulatory licensing requirements.
Responsible for appropriate retention of residents in the community as per regulatory licensing requirements through tracking, trending, and reporting resident care quality data to identify risk.
Perform calculations in support of personnel actions, budget, and other financial responsibilities.
Recommend modifications to resident care staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage in accordance with the established resident care budget.
Deliver direct resident care and supervision of direct care associates in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
Delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on demonstrated skill capability and in compliance with all regulations.
Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policy, procedure, budgets, regulation, and state law.
Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and monitor the performance of the care associates in the community. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates who model our core values with an interest in resident care.
Conduct orientation for new resident care team members to ensure all associates are knowledgeable of expectations, policy, procedure, and competent in resident care skills.
Oversee continuing education programs for direct care associates in the community, as per company policy and regulatory licensing requirements.
Hold resident care team associates accountable through compliments, coaching or corrective actions when necessary.
Provide education and training as required, and as needed, to community personnel on resident care policy, procedure, and regulation.
Provide oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process including onboarding, training, observations, and performance reviews.
Conduct interviews and observations on a continual basis of residents to alert Executive Director, family, and other appropriate individuals of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident.
Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to residents’ needs.
Measure outcomes, set goals and lead the care team to achieve those outcome goals.
Attend scheduled meetings, conferences, and training sessions, as required, and as needed, for Commonwealth Senior Living and/or professional licensure.
Maintain regular communication with the Executive Director.
Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment, and achievement of safe working practices.
Ability to drive a company vehicle (required driver).
Other duties as assigned.
Physical/Sensory Requirements Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job. This position requires a variety of physical demands, including the potential for lifting greater than 50 pounds, extended periods on one’s feet, walking around, bending, lifting, pulling, and stooping during working hours. This position is considered a medium risk for exposure to COVID, as it provides direct care to potential COVID‑positive residents.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Core Values
We Care About People
We Do the Right Thing
We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
We Speak Up! It is Our Responsibility
We Take Ownership and Add Value
We are Respectful
Job Requirements
Minimum of two (2) years’ college in human services or health care field; holds an unencumbered state license as a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing resident care to the elderly or similarly related experience with specialized memory care programs.
Minimum of one (1) year nursing management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily resident care operations.
Experience with resident assessment and care planning.
Certified in CPR and first aid.
Willing to become trained and/or certified in state assessments and service plans as per regulatory licensing requirements.
Knowledge of infection control practices and prevention of disease transmission.
Understanding complex concepts and ability to make appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
High‑level communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to show compassion toward cognitively impaired older adults and a genuine concern for their physical and emotional needs and those of their families.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services, including on‑call responsibilities.
Proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer.
Valid and acceptable driving record.
Areas of Primary Responsibility
Model a business philosophy that treats every resident and family member as a personal customer.
Promote the health and wellness of the resident population by partnering with physicians, pharmacists, and other care providers.
Ensure provision of services to residents and validate that all federal and state policies governing resident care are closely monitored and followed.
Collaborate and support administration in referral development and achieving occupancy goals.
Establish rapport with residents, families, direct care associates, department managers, providers, vendors, and state/regulatory agency personnel.
Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.
Follow through on information given at shift report, resident or family concerns.
Ensure completion of assessments on all residents at least twice per year or with changes in condition, as required by company policy and regulatory licensing requirements.
Responsible for appropriate retention of residents in the community as per regulatory licensing requirements through tracking, trending, and reporting resident care quality data to identify risk.
Perform calculations in support of personnel actions, budget, and other financial responsibilities.
Recommend modifications to resident care staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage in accordance with the established resident care budget.
Deliver direct resident care and supervision of direct care associates in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
Delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on demonstrated skill capability and in compliance with all regulations.
Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policy, procedure, budgets, regulation, and state law.
Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and monitor the performance of the care associates in the community. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates who model our core values with an interest in resident care.
Conduct orientation for new resident care team members to ensure all associates are knowledgeable of expectations, policy, procedure, and competent in resident care skills.
Oversee continuing education programs for direct care associates in the community, as per company policy and regulatory licensing requirements.
Hold resident care team associates accountable through compliments, coaching or corrective actions when necessary.
Provide education and training as required, and as needed, to community personnel on resident care policy, procedure, and regulation.
Provide oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process including onboarding, training, observations, and performance reviews.
Conduct interviews and observations on a continual basis of residents to alert Executive Director, family, and other appropriate individuals of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident.
Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to residents’ needs.
Measure outcomes, set goals and lead the care team to achieve those outcome goals.
Attend scheduled meetings, conferences, and training sessions, as required, and as needed, for Commonwealth Senior Living and/or professional licensure.
Maintain regular communication with the Executive Director.
Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment, and achievement of safe working practices.
Ability to drive a company vehicle (required driver).
Other duties as assigned.
Physical/Sensory Requirements Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job. This position requires a variety of physical demands, including the potential for lifting greater than 50 pounds, extended periods on one’s feet, walking around, bending, lifting, pulling, and stooping during working hours. This position is considered a medium risk for exposure to COVID, as it provides direct care to potential COVID‑positive residents.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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