What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Manager position at The Legacy Senior Communities?
The Legacy at Willow Bend
Position Description
Position Title:
Resident Care Manager
Department:
Assisted Living / Memory Support
FLSA:
Exempt
Supervisor:
Director of AL and MS
Supervises:
CNAs / LVNs / CMAs
Revised:
September 2020
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the monitoring of the health and wellness of our residents. The responsibilities include ensuring the overall well-being of the residents; assisting in training and monitoring LVNs, CNAs and CMAs and maintaining professional and timely communication with all resident support services and families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Provides services in accordance with state assisted living standards and nurse practice act and maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations and standards.
- Developing relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach; supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional and clinical needs and focusing on placing the resident first.
- Participates in pre-admission and move-in assessments, reviews and revise assessments with any change in resident’s condition and at frequency determined by the state.
- Completing observations and evaluations of residents for possible change in clinical condition.
- Develop and revise service plans for residents based on needs assessments.
- Identify the on-going needs of residents in order to maintain the highest achievable level of well-being, ensuring all medical needs are being met.
- Monitoring each resident’s medication/treatment profile to ensure that each medication/treatment is administered as ordered, is available and is documented correctly.
- Reconciling medication deliveries for accuracy and timeliness.
- Observing/evaluating, monitoring and following up with residents who have experienced any fall, accident or incident.
- Collaborating with AL/MC Director in analyzing care/clinical outcomes in assisted living and/or memory care.
- Assisting in the coordination of ancillary supportive services such as Home Health, Hospice, Outpatient Rehab, Mental Health, provider visits, etc.
- Responsible for staffing and scheduling of LVNs, CNAs and CMAs including finding coverage for call-ins and other shifts as necessary.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises CNAs , CMAs and LVNs.
- Assist in hiring, orientation, training and disciplinary process of CNAs, CMAs and LVNs.
- Assists with hiring, orientation, training and supervision of CNAs, CMAs and LVNs.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse and ability to practice nursing in the state of Texas.
- Current CPR.
- A minimum of one-year experience in assisted living, home health or long-term care preferred.
- Experience with electronic medical records/PCC preferred.
- Exhibits a passion to care for seniors and is a strong resident advocate.
- Management experience required; Assisted Living and Memory Support preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Language Ability:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking the primary language of the residents.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Cognitive Demands:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Computer Skills:
Ability to respond to computerized logs and notification of location of resident calls.
- Competencies
- Ability to operate general office equipment, such as facsimile, telephones, pagers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of residents’ private health information.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting
- Possible exposure to unpleasant odors
- Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual
- Exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?
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Amount of Time
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Stand
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Walk
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Sit
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Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
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Reach with hands and arms
x
Climb or balance
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Stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl
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Talk or hear
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Taste or smell
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Up to 10 pounds
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Up to 25 pounds
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Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.
_x_ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
_x_ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
_x_ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
_x_ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to
the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
_x_ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and
spatial relationships)
_x_ Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp
focus)
___ No special vision requirements.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer.
I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the employer has a similar right.
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