Experience working with seniors, and Alzheimer's/dementia is a plus. Excellent nursing, communication, and time management skills in a fast paced environment are required. Must be able to work every other weekend.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including the following:
1. Assures compliance with all resident care related regulations including medication management.
2.Demonstrates infection prevention/control as well as personal and resident safety.
3.Visits resident or other individual in community following incident, accident, or injury.
4.Ensures Physician and family notification per state regulations and Palm Cottages policies.
5. Completes a thorough assessment of potential residents.
6.Develops a plan of care based on the identified physical and psychological problems of the resident including the identified problems, resident specific goals, and planned program interventions.
7. Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process.
8.Measures and accurately records vital signs including temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height where appropriate per state regulations.
9.Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
10.Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to appropriate personnel.
11.Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation financial and other and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
12.Accurately completes incident reports prior to the end of the working day.
13.Demonstrate ability to schedule, orient, and train staff.
14.Participates in marketing, follow up calls, tours, and other meetings as needed.
15.Functions as the Resident Care Director in his/her absence.
16.Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
Work Location: In person