Resident Care Director

Company: Commonwealth Senior Living
Location: Newport
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Job Description:

We are looking for a nurse leader who is focused on people - the residents and the care team staff. The Resident Care Director is responsible for coordinating resident care in order to ensure the residents remain healthy and active.  They assist the resident and their family in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the resident. Often the Resident Care Director acts as a liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents. This position may be responsible for residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care at a community. They work with their nursing team to coordinate resident care, resident activities and grow an extraordinary group of individuals through hiring, training and scheduling community staff. They are a Culture Ambassador! They model the core values of the company personally, leading by example, and ensure all team members exemplify the core values of the company at all times:

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

This key role is eligible for a lucrative incentive program, including earning a longevity bonus after 5 years of service! Commonwealth Senior Living is a recognized leader in senior living, employing around 2,000 associates, and is a two consecutive year recipient of the Great Place to Work certification! 

• Current RN or LPN license 
• Experience providing care to seniors would be ideal
• Experience with resident assessment and care planning
• High level communication skills, both verbal and written
• Confirmed leadership experience – able to inspire and motivate others
• Ability to show sincere compassion and demonstrate genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of seniors and their families
• Ensures provision of services to the residents and ensures that all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and carried out
• Coordinate department schedule and ensure adequate staffing
• Act as care manager and resource person for the residents and their families
• Able to live out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble selling purpose – “We improve the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.”

Keywords: Commonwealth Senior Living, Reading , Resident Care Director, Other , Newport, Pennsylvania