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Residential Services Director - Assisted Living RN or LPNWanted at CarDon -Why Choose CarDon?
We're dedicated to supporting your goals--both personally and professionally. Ifyou'relooking to elevate your career, weprovidereal opportunities to step into leadership roles and make a meaningful impact. With over 20 locations across Indiana, CarDon is seeking a Residential Services Director who is passionate about providing exceptional care and eager to grow with us.

Career Growth
Your professional development is a priority at CarDon.We'recommitted to promoting from within and supporting your advancement every step of the way. With tuitionassistanceand access to CarDon University,you'llhave hundreds of educational videos and opportunities to build new skills. Interested in leadership? Our Leadership Acceleration Path (LeAP) is designed for associatesreadyto invest in their development and take the next step in their careers.

Great Pay & Benefits
Enjoy weekly pay (or daily, if you prefer), paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package--including pet insurance for your furry family members and much more.

A Family-Oriented Team
As a family-owned organization, we treat our team members like our own. From team celebrations to ongoing support,we'rehere to help you succeed.

About the Role

The Residential Services Director is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of residential care services provided to our community members. This leadership role ensures that all residential programs operate efficiently, comply with regulatory standards, and meet the evolving needs of residents. Crisis management is a critical component, requiring the ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Ultimately, this position drives the strategic vision for residential services, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate care.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Community.
• Assures there is sufficient staff to provide appropriateresidentscare and services.
• Makes rounds atbeginningand end of shift toobservequality of care and evaluate residentresponses.
• Promotes census development in conjunction with the marketing plan and goalsestablished.Overseeand supportthe sales process through receipt of deposit to move-in.
• Collaborate with housekeeping and maintenance toensurethat the accommodation is ready for move-in to promote a smooth transition for theresidents.
• Supports the community inmaintainingmodel apartments for touring purposes, pendingavailability and communicates closelyand supports the assessment process for Assisted Living.
• During inspection surveys,accompaniessurveyors, provide documentation requested, and answers questions courteously andappropriately.
• Keeps the Administrator and Director of Nursing informed of the status of residents, staffing, and other related matters throughverbal communication, written reports, or departmentmeetings.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, and evaluates department heads and helpwith new employee orientationregardingthe inquiry/sales process and customerservice.
• Reviews Resident Council minutes and directs follow-up by departmentheads.
• Attends Medicare meetings of local CarDon skilled communities for referrals to assisted living, independentlivingor gardenhomes.
• Performs frequent inspection tours of the building toobserveappearance, cleanliness, safety, staffperformance, and staff interactions withresidents.
• Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules, and safe work practices toprevent employee injury and illness and control worker's compensationcosts.
• Monitors incidents andgrievancesdaily toidentifythose definedreportable incidentsby State rules and policy and federal requirements of participation, reports such occurrences to the Administrator, and notifies theappropriate authoritieswhenrequired.
• Serves as a member of the internal marketing team whose purpose is to enhance resident and communityrelations.
• Monitors and stays within allottedoperationsbudget.
• Develops and implementsspecial eventsand presentations targeted at community education,establishingand maintaining status for the community as the expert on senior housing in thecommunity.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Indiana is required.
• Demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of residential long-term management, policies, budgeting, personnel management, and census development is required.
• Associate degree or bachelor'sdegree in a health-care related fieldis preferred.
• Has knowledge of and special sensitivity to the needs of agingand supports an aging inplacephilosophy.
• Projectsa confident, creditable professional image.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, and has the ability to make presentations before small or large groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a healthcare or senior living environment.