Lead Care Manager Job Listing at Arvum Senior Living in Blair, NE (Job ID 961552)

Description

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs hundreds of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents.  

The Lead Care Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Health & Wellness (Wellness Nurse) in all areas necessary to promote optimal care for residents and the efficiency of the Assisted Living Department. 

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms

Responsibilities:

• Ensures provision of services to the residents and ensures that the all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and carried out.
• At the direction of the Wellness Nurse and/or Executive Director, interviews, hires, evaluates, coordinates, motivates, monitor performance, schedules and supervises department staff in accordance with the company policy.  Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates with interest in care and management of individuals with dementia.  Make recommendations to the Wellness Nurse, as requested, with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations. 
• At the direction of the Wellness Nurse, coordinate departmental schedules and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets and state law.
• Oversee continuing education and staff development programs for caregivers and medication aides, as regulated by Federal and State licensing requirements.
• Conduct or participate in orientation for new members of the department to ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of the goals, policies and procedures for the department.
• Conduct or schedule necessary training to department staff that ensures competent delivery of medications to residents, emergency procedures, record keeping, residents' records and acceptable treatments.  Ensure all care staff state-required training.
• As directed by the Wellness Nurse, monitor and assist with all personal care services and medication provision provided to community residents.  Ensure that all appropriate documentation has been completed, including charting, ADL documentation and medication documentation.
• Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department(s) during employee rest periods, meal periods and/or absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.   This coverage may be for caregivers, medication aides or Generations unit care givers.
• At the direction of the Wellness Nurse, assist with the completion of resident assessment program in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines and company policies that govern resident assessment; administer pre-admission and periodic assessments to all residents and monitor changes in status.  Provide reassessments on a regular basis, as requested by Lead Care Manager.
• Conduct interviews and observations on a continual basis of the residents to alert the Wellness Nurse and others of changes in the physical or emotional health of the residents.  Participate in weekly service plan meetings, as requested.
• As directed by the facility Wellness Nurse, complete all required data entry into the ECP to ensure maintenance of resident care information.  Ensure that ECP Resident Care Profile and assignment sheets are completed timely and all required documentation has been completed.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care, as requested by the Wellness Nurse.
• Act as care manager and resource person for the residents and their families.  Contact physicians, family and others to obtain specific orders for care and represent the property to professional personnel, residents and the community, as directed by the Wellness Nurse.
• Coordinate prescription orders with doctors' offices and pharmacy delivery of medications, as needed. Supervise central storage and delivery of medications.
• Assist the Wellness Nurse with monitoring infection control programs, specifically recognizing patterns of in-house infections and their potential spread as well as compliance of care staff with all safety programs. 
• Conduct property tours and promote the property to members of the community.
• Supports administration in referral development and maintaining high census.
• Participate in property surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies, as directed by the Wellness Nurse.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.  As directed by the Wellness Nurse, coordinate special provisions for the safety of residents with special needs, i.e., visual deficits, hearing loss.
• Participate in fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/staff safety. Maintain inventory of needed supplies, as directed by Wellness Nurse.
• Provide the Wellness Nurse with information related to the care needs of the residents and the department's ability to meet those needs.
• Participate in daily “Stand-Up” meetings to communicate key issues within the department, in the absence of the Wellness Nurse or as requested.
• As requested, assist in the budget preparation for the department and monitor department costs on a day-to-day basis.
• Performs day-to-day clerical work connected with the position. 
• At the direction of the Wellness Nurse, maintain listing of location of all oxygen tanks in the community.
• Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned by the Wellness Nurse Manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications as required by the state.
• Prefer one (1) year experience providing residential care to the elderly or similar experience with specialized dementia care programs.
• Prefer six months supervisory experience in a health-related field.