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Pay Range
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Base Pay
$24.00/hr - $26.00/hr
About the Role
Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service‑minded, career‑oriented individual to join our team as a Resident Care Manager at our Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne community.
Responsibilities
Assume responsibility, under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Executive Director, for the development and facilitation of resident‑directed programming to meet the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents.
Assess each resident’s needs upon move‑in and prepare and incorporate the activity goals into the residents’ individualized service plan.
Assist in the coordination of and participate in resident orientation and identification of potential changes or concerns within the individualized service plan of each resident.
Work seamlessly with staff, volunteers, residents, families, and extended communities to provide a well‑rounded psychosocial care model, with respect to the company’s direction of care for their residents.
Provide leadership and education to care staff and families in relation to the resident’s individualized service plan, as well as best practices for caring for people with dementia.
Mentor staff and volunteers to provide specific care training to meet residents’ needs and ensure resident care programs are implemented.
Coordinate schedules for care staff, provide hands‑on care as needed, and ensure adequate care staff coverage.
Organize and conduct care staff orientation, mentorship, and ongoing training.
Ensure excellent resident care within all care levels in the community.
Participate in writing monthly calendars and/or newsletters as requested.
Encourage, assist with, and participate in resident activities.
Conduct and/or participate in the interview and onboarding process with care staff.
Provide input on care staff performance and coordinate with DON for delivery of performance reviews.
Implement new hire orientation and training for care staff.
Assess and complete overall nursing day‑to‑day duties on scheduled floor nurse shifts.
Understand all responsibilities associated with resident care roles and demonstrate the ability to effectively carry them out.
Promote the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and strive to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self‑care and independence when possible.
Understand the resident’s Advance Directives and follow their wishes.
Ensure effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
Work well with others, take direction from management, and take initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Meet the physical demands described, including occasional standing, moving, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate degree and 2+ years of experience preferred OR 4+ years of relevant experience.
CNA or CMT certification preferred.
CPR and BLS certification preferred.
Demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any relevant HR systems.
Benefits & Values
Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
As a Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne team member, you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne.
Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long‑term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required.
Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.