Overview Join to apply for the Resident Care Manager role at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Crown Point. Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Resident Care Manager at our Crown Point community.
As a Resident Care Manager, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will be responsible for the success and coordination of the community care staff and resident experience. You will work with the Director of Nursing to ensure excellence in resident care and programming, provide outreach and support to families, coordinate schedules for care staff, and facilitate ongoing training and educational opportunities for care staff and families.
Responsibilities Assume responsibility, under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Executive Director, for the development and facilitation of resident-centered programming to meet the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents
Evaluate each resident’s needs upon admission and prepare individual resident’s plan of care
Assist in the coordination of, and participate in, resident orientation and identification of potential changes or concerns within the care plan of each resident
Provide leadership & education to care staff, volunteers & families in relation to the resident’s plan of care
Provide hands-on care, as needed, and create an atmosphere of warmth, comfort, security, and joyfulness for the residents
Ensure excellent resident care within all care levels in the community
Conducts and/or participates in the interview process with care staff and implements new hire orientation and training for care staff
Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed
Must remain flexible and have the ability to work weekends as Manager on Duty, when necessary
Qualifications Associate degree and 2+ years of experience, preferred OR 4+ years’ experience in a senior care community
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven experience in staffing, leading, developing, and retaining a strong resident care team
Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medication Technician preferred but not required
Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to: seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling, or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance
Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative - willing to go above and beyond to ensure our resident's needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment
Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results
Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living
Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR) systems
Additional Information We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Employer Attributes Cedarhurst values: Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable
We believe in promoting from within and providing extensive training and development opportunities
Competitive benefits including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after 1 year of service)