Partners with the health services leadership in the development and implementation of Cooperative Service Plans and ensures that the Cooperative Service Plans are completed and updated in a timely manner.
Performs various resident evaluations as assigned by health services leadership.
Provides direction and oversight to health services team members and assists in team member education and development as assigned.
Coordinates and assists in interviewing, hiring, onboarding and training new health services team members.
Collaborates with leadership team to create and maintain health services schedule that accommodates requested days off, vacations and sick time while maintaining appropriate staffing levels according to resident care needs and state requirements.
Maintains the medication carts and room in an organized, clean and safe manner. Submits orders for medications, supplies and equipment as prescribed by physicians and as established by the community policies and procedures.
Coordinates information pertaining to changes in residents' condition, personal needs, appointments, and outside services and communicates information to appropriate individuals.
Coordinates resident transportation services and health services appointments for offsite visits. Transports residents as needed to health service appointments following local and state regulations and compliance.
Works as a Medication Aide and/or Personal Care Attendant as needed to cover shifts or assigned by health services leadership to stay apprised of resident care concerns and to educate, train, and guide health services team members.
Acts as a liaison between health services team members and community leadership and communicates concerns to the appropriate individuals.
Educates, monitors and practices safety procedures relating to equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils including infection control and universal precautions.
Promotes life enrichment by encouraging residents to participate in activities and wellness programs. Assists in the facilitation of activities as needed.
Responds to resident emergencies; provides first-aid assistance and arranges for appropriate medical attention and follow-up.
Orders health services supply as needed, maintaining necessary inventory for proper resident care. Communicates and partners with Executive Director to track spending and stay in budget.
Provides on-call support for team member questions and staffing coordination.
Other duties as assigned.
COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBLITIES
1. Demonstrates Company Values.
2. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and staff.
3. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, employees, the facility, and company information and records.
4. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits