Country Cottage Decatur

Rate of pay is based on experience, Med Techs encouraged to apply

Participates in on call and covers resident assistant shifts when needed

Oversee and coordinate personal care and services for residents

Interviews, hires and trains all resident assistants

Monitors and supervises daily personal hygiene of residents and reports any changes in residents’ physical conditions to family and physician as appropriate

Manages the resident medication program including adherence to physician orders, ordering of new medications and medication changes, ensures quality of medication assistance to residents, and management of the pharmacy provider relationship

Communicates effectively on an ongoing basis with residents, families, management, staff, medical personnel, vendors, etc.

Coordinates move-in and move-out of residents

Supervises & schedules care staff

Works closely with the director of food services to coordinate health care and food service needs

Assists with overall marketing

Functions as Executive Director’s designee in the absence of the Executive Director

Must be currently certified in CPR, or gain certification immediately upon hire

Excellent verbal and written communication, including listening skills

Must have two years’ experience in geriatrics or equivalent

Familiar with gerontology and an overall view of health care delivery, including State regulations

Must have an overall “caring” personality and attitude

Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift

Must have valid driver’s license

We are a drug-free workplace. We do perform criminal background checks and substance abuse testing.