Resident Care Director - (RN/LVN)

Job Description If you are looking for a place to work where team members and residents feel like family, where you feel supported by your leadership, where you feel recognized for your talents and are given opportunities to grow...then Madonna Gardens, a Carefield Living Community, is the right place for you!Madonna Gardens values the individuality and needs of each team member while also building strong team connectivity. Our team members are compassionate and dedicated to supporting our residents and each other in a positive, kind and encouraging manner. Most importantly, they understand that one positive interaction at a time can change somebody's life.Madonna Gardens is the premier memory support community in Salinas. We specialize in a wide range of support and guidance of memory impaired residents through specific programming for care, activities, socialization and dining.Additional Information:401(k)Dental insuranceDisability insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceJob Summary:Under the supervision of the Executive Director:Supervise resident care associates, provide training, set and adjust rates of pay and hours of work, provide formal and informal performance feedback, recognize both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors/performances through rewards and discipline, and apportion work among subordinates.Interview residents and families prior to admission and coordinate pre-admission screening and assessment.Evaluate resident care needs and determine required level of care up on admission and changes in condition.Maintain clear records of all resident changes, requests, and irregularities.Update medical charts and care plan.Observe residents' health status and take actions to address concerns within scope of practice.Record and notify Executive Director, physician, pharmacist, and family of any significant changes to resident's health status and/or reactions to drugs, treatments, or significant incidents.Order medications from pharmacy, maintain records, and ensure that medications are properly stored and cared for.Maintain all health equipment for safety and proper function.Review and implement incident reports; evaluate for need of intervention to minimize risk of further occurrences.Read and understand medications and charts.Maintain records and files for residents, inventory, and supplies.Maintain appropriate supplies at all time.Provide quality assisted living program.Implement orientation and education programs that explain the philosophy of service in accordance with Carefield Living Policies and Procedures.Schedule Caregiver, develop daily tasks, and make assignments.Verify employee hours on time cards and payroll reports and arrange replacement staffing when necessary.Monitor associates in administration of mediation, including frequent audits of medication records.Interview and test job applicants.Continually assess resident needs in relation to staff training needs to determine priorities in designing an ongoing orientation program.Ensure that all new associates receive general and specific job training.Incorporate State Department of Social/Facility Services/ Public Welfare/Licensure requirements during in-service training and orientation.Participate in New Hire Orientation program and other regular staff meetings or functions.Monitor and maintain records of immunizations requirements for associates and residents.Track and ensure regulatory training requirements are met for associates annually.Requirements:This position also requires 2-3 years of supervisory experience, prior care experience in an assisted living community or skilled nursing facility, and valid First Aid and CPR Certification.Able to speak, read, write and understand the English language fluently.Must have reliable transportation to travel for assessments and other outreach, automobile insurance as required by law and a valid drivers license.Must be open to on-call, Manager-On-Duty responsibilities, weekend and holiday schedules.Must have and or open to receiving the COVID vaccinationWe look forward to you joining our team!