Careers

RESIDENT CARE DIRECTOR

JOB SUMMARY

The Resident Care Director (RCD) is responsible for providing oversight of resident care and direct supervision of Certified Nursing Assistants (Companions) delivering care and services to residents. The RCD sets the tone and the overall leadership in the operations of the community and assures compliance to applicable regulatory requirements and standards of Sterling Estates.

EDUCATION

Georgia Nursing license current and in good standing

QUALIFICATIONS

3 years in a position with management and leadership responsibilities

2 years of industry experience desired

Ability to work in a fast paced customer service based position

Able to work flexible hours to include weekends, nights and holidays

Must be able to read and understand, write and communicate the English language

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Resident Care Director is responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Department to include, but not limited to:

• Providing quality care and service to all residents which supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and quality standards of Sterling Estates while ensuring compliance with State Regulations.
• Provide supportive, customized care according to their individualized needs.
• Accurately assess, communicate and document resident status.
• Observes and reports any significant changes in condition of health or behavior to the Executive Director, Physician and Family of all residents
• Conduct regular meetings with residents and their family members to ensure needs are being met and review any changes in condition requiring changes to care needed and given
• Oversee training and development of care team ensuring all care staff is compliant with state regulations
• Oversee and assist with all medication management, including administration of medications to residents and ordering medication from the pharmacy as needed
• Oversee medical care of the residents by coordinating with the families and doctors to provide continuity of care
• Provide staff with daily updates concerning resident care needs, family communication and continued education
• Responsible for hiring care staff per state regulations
• Provides training upon hire and oversees that all care staff has continued education to meet state requirements
• Follows department budget when ordering supplies/uniforms
• Required to set up flu clinic annually
• Oversee Scheduling of staff according to state compliance and company standards for care
• Oversee care staff coaching and counseling as needed; following disciplinary policies along with HR to ensure code of ethics, Azalea standards and resident right are held accountable
• Performs annual reviews on clinical staff
• Ensure documentation is kept on all residents per state regulations

Directly reports to the Executive Director

Duties include but are not limited to the above responsibilities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job requires flexibility with work hours

Resident Care Director is on call 24/7 for emergencies

Must address Resident and Family concerns in a timely manner (24-48hrs unless it is an emergency, which requires immediate response)

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WELLNESS DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Wellness Director motivates, inspires, and encourages all residents to exercise their bodies and minds.  This position reports to the Executive Director and is not an entry-level position.  The Wellness Director should have a passion for working with older adults.  This a NOT a Nursing position.  Please read all job duties and requirements and if you meet or exceed, we would love to hear from you.  Serious inquires only.

JOB DUTIES include, but not limited to:

Teach group exercise classes to residents in wellness center and in pool, if needed.

Design and progress personal training program for residents.

Lead the Wellness Team in all daily tasks and create new content

Motivate all residents to exercise

Manage pool chemicals and supplies daily

Design new wellness classes

Implement special wellness events monthly

Set up all appointments and manage all paperwork for outside vendors – Podiatrist Visits, Audiologist Visits, etc.

Oversee community water aerobics instructor and program

Oversee integrated therapy using our pool

Prepare and present lectures on various health topics to residents

Write articles on Wellness for monthly newsletter and local publications.

Manage Wellness budget

Create and utilize evidence-based exercise programs for our residents

Yearly wellness checks for each resident

Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate patience and maturity in difficult situations, be confident of skills and have a willingness to learn new procedures.  Successful candidates must possess the ability to take on multiple responsibilities within the community and be able to work together as a team to share their genuine compassion care with those whom we are privileged to work with.

This FULL-TIME position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and paid vacation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of experience with older adults
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ACSM certified physiologist
• Certified personal trainer or group fitness instructor through ACE, ACSM or IFTA

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