Vineyard Place Memory Care

Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday

Hours: 10PM-6AM

ABOUT US:

Vineyard Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well being of the residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Vineyard Place Memory Care.

• Assesses health and safety needs of residents; oversees medical care (medications/treatments);

• Assures that social model of assisted living is in operation;

• Assists with family contact when medical issue is involved and provides information about residents' conditions and discusses alternative actions;

• Provides assessment input about residents to the clinical services director;

• Participates in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection;

• Assists in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participates in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department;

• Acts as a back-up to the director in his/her absence;

• Attends in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings;

• Responds to emergency situations;

• Acts as liaison with doctors and residents;

• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;

• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;

• Assists in other departments as needed;

• Schedules transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable;

• Performs other related essential duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A High School Diploma, vocational/technical training; at least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community;

• Medical terminology;

• Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations;

• Use of medical supplies and equipment;

• Medication dispensed to residents;

• Supervisory methods and techniques;

• Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties;

• Principles and practices of nursing care.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE:

• Medication Technician Certification or State equivalent

• Requires First Aid and CPR certification;

• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law

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