13 Apr
Resident Care Manager
Idaho, Boise , 83701 Boise USA

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At MorningStar Senior Living we sincerely believe in caring for and loving the residents of our communities and that the human capacity to grow, to learn and to contribute is ageless. We consider it a privilege and responsibility to “cast a new light on senior living” through these foundational principles:

Honoring God in our business practices and relationships, we are dedicated to strong moral values and ethics

We value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals

We recognize the inherent quality of all human beings and are committed to enhancing our resident’s quality of life

We are committed to hiring and retaining employees who use creative minds and compassionate hearts to serve our residents

JOB SUMMARY:

The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures. The Resident Care Manager must exhibit genuine interest in residents and show patience and understanding while working with residents, families and visitors. Assist professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for residents of the community. Work under the supervision of the Assisted Living or Reflections Coordinator to provide the following: Transport, bathe, and dress residents; comb hair, clean teeth, assist with incontinent care and toileting; make beds, assist residents with eating, follow and complete task/assignments; provide safety, comfort, and well being of our residents, document on the daily log each shift, and report changes in condition of residents immediately to their supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities according to MorningStar’s Standards. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

License/Certification: Must have a First Aid certification as required

Education/Experience: Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read and write English. Prefer some previous experience in health-care

Continuing Education: As required by law and must attend monthly in-service educations within the community

Other: Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procurement manuals, etc. Must have good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral direction. Provide maximum resident-care services within limits defined by delegated tasks. Must show good judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of resident’s change in condition.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in providing resident care services

Understanding of standard techniques and procedures used in providing personal services for resident and in caring for equipment and supplies

Good understanding of basis of universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform duties in accordance with established methods and techniques and in conformance with recognized standards.

Provide maximum resident-care services within limits defined by delegated tasks

Ambulate and transfer residents utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics and gait belts when specified in resident negotiated service plan and per company policy

Routinely turn and position residents

Make beds everyday, changing linens per community policy

Measure and record residents heights and weights

Take temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure as directed by the nurse

Care for incontinent residents

Measure and record residents intake and output

Assist residents in all activities of daily living

Pass out room trays, assist residents with meals, escort to meals when needed, and verify that all assigned residents have received meals

Observe and document food, nourishment, and fluid intake of residents if requested by nurse

Keep assigned resident suites clean at all times and personal belongings in order

Assist with development and review of the resident’s care plan in conjunction with other disciplines

Ensure residents privacy, respect and dignity

Assist in orienting new resident care managers

Participate in and attend monthly in-service meetings, all training and dept meetings

Exhibit and perform proper hand washing techniques

Maintain proper infection control procedures when handling clothing and all linens

Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions which may result in harm to a resident

Receive oral reports and written assignments from Assisted or Reflections Coordinator or lead person at the beginning of each shift

Provide maximum resident-care services to assure well-being of resident to greatest degree

Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being of residents

Assist in daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment of residents, such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc.

Detect and correct situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents

Be aware of and observe universal precautions at all times

Immediately answer the emergency call system of each resident

Encourage and motivate residents to participate in occupational and physical therapies and other rehabilitative measures to promote activity of mind and body

Foster self-respect and esteem by recognizing, accepting, and respecting those entrusted to your care

Clean equipment and return to proper place after using

Check residents frequently, and before going off duty, to ensure their needs are met

Ensure task/assignment sheets are complete at the end of each shift and refusals of care are alerted to the Assisted Living/Reflections Coordinator

Assure that residents receiving oxygen have the correct liter flow, their portable tanks filled and then off when not in use, concentrators on when indicated and the large liquid tanks are full and turned off when not in use. Check that the oxygen tubing is off the floor

Must have willingness to perform a variety of repetitive tasks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear and write in English. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and bend, kneel and squat. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job including close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Full time, multiple shifts available

Please email your resume or stop by the community and pick up an application. We look forward to meeting you!

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