Assistant Director of Nursing

Overview :

The Health and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the management, development and performance of Care Advocates personnel.  These responsibilities include policy oversight, organizational planning and the direction for the delivery of care, as well as the development and monitoring of standards of care practices.  Also initiatives and monitors the technologies and activities in the Renaissance Neighborhood.

Physical Requirements :

This position demands good physical and mental health.  The nurse aid will be required to lift, catty, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule, must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and / or carry 50 pounds.

Duties :

• Manages, develops and reviews the overall quality of care services provided by The Carlyle House.
• Conducts daily rounds with all nurse aids and initiates correction action as necessary.
• Directs the care needs of residents according to their care plans and communicate to the Nursing Department any observation of a resident’s medical change of condition.
• Conducts monthly (and as needed) staff meetings with all shifts for purposes of planning, coordinating and implementing direct care service policies and procedures. Communicates with nurse aids providing clear, concise information.
• Work closely with Health Care Director to review all reports of accidents / incidents involving nurse aids and resident for completeness, accuracy of content and appropriate signatures and interventions.
• Assist with any investigations involving the allegation(s) of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property and take appropriate disciplinary action as necessary.
• Maintains up-to-date position control and master schedules.
• Completes performance appraisals prior to due date. Responsible to see that all Care Advocate appraisals are completed and sent to the Health Care Director and Executive Director by due date.
• Update Horizon Payroll to reflect any employee change of status and monitor actual hours worked for each nurse aids.
• Supervise Care Advocate staff during normal shifts and meetings.
• Conduct daily rounds to ensure ADL’s of residents are met.
• Communicate any change of condition or care needs of a resident.
• Conduct monthly Care Advocate meeting to discuss updates, ADL(s) and memory care training,
• Ensure staff is aware of all state and federal regulations; including OHSA.
• Responsible for Corrective Action and appropriate follow-up.
• Develop Care Advocate schedules and ensure all shifts are covered to properly care for the residents.  Responsible to work the floor if the shift cannot be covered.
• Update and review all nurse aids forms to stay in compliance with rules and regulations.Conduct weekly review of care notes.
• Ensure care plans are up-to-date with correct information and followed accordingly with Health Care Director.
• Train and develop Care Advocate on the usage of Point of Care in Eldermark.
• Train and develop nurse aids on Renaissance Neighborhood technologies.Develop and conduct training on the Renaissance Neighborhood Media Network and Snoozelen Therapy Room.
• Ensure Renaissance Media Network and Snoozelen Therapy Room is being utilize and tracked for effectiveness.
• Develop and implement aroma therapy and sensory motor stimulation skills in the Renaissance Neighborhood.
• Work with the Resident Events Director to develop, oversee and personally conduct memory care programming for the Renaissance Neighborhood.

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