Assisted Living Director

Calder Woods is a place to work in an atmosphere of warmth. It's a place where you can inspire happiness in the lives of seniors. But most of all, it's a place you can genuinely call your extended family. We are seeking a talented and friendly Assisted Living Director who will set the tone for the community's vibrant, engaging lifestyle and help both residents and staff members experience "life opened wide" through a fun, dynamic approach to everyday living.

Our unique 5 STARS service:

• Establish and implement objectives for the Assisted Living and Memory Care programs and the organizational structure for achieving these objectives.
• Interpret and implement administrative policies and standards as established by the governing authorities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations in all areas of Assisted Living.
• Develop and/or approve all Assisted Living policies.
• Conduct community tours for admission prospects and visitors.
• Participate in admission evaluation of prospective residents.
• Work with marketing staff, social worker, and other team members to coordinate facility admissions and discharges.
• Monitor programming and provide input regarding resident specific intervention as needed.
• Establish goals and action plans in alignment with company objectives to ensure continued enhancement and improvement of resident services.
• Maintain high resident satisfaction through utilization of direct staff, resident, and family feedback as well as evaluation and response to annual survey results.
• Intervene in resident disputes or disruptive behavior, if necessary, to maintain proper community harmony and resident safety.
• Develop guidelines and program principles/procedures for Assisted Living that enhances Buckner programs across the system.
• Assist with community quality control by evaluating nursing care rendered.
• Develop and perform employee orientation for licensed and unlicensed staff in the department.
• Plan, organize, and direct Assisted Living personnel in fulfilling their responsibilities for resident care.
• Lead and direct monthly resident council meetings for Assisted Living to enhance program outcomes and solve problems and concerns.
• Collaborate with the team leaders in the execution of the Assisted Living program.
• Assist in the development and management of the program budget. Prepare the budget for the department. Maintain budgeted allowances and cost containment procedures. Manage program resources to ensure they are used efficiently and appropriately.
• Oversee the recruitment process for Assisted Living department and assist in the process for nursing care.
• Lead associates to meet goals and objectives of the program to ensure a quality program of activities to meet the social, cognitive, and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Document and monitor training for staff.
• Ensure basic daily service needs of residents are satisfied as determined by the individual service plans and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the residents' service plans and the Resident Medical Records.
• Coordinate and oversee service plan reviews in accordance with regulatory requirements or as required upon change of resident condition.
• Oversee record retention and documentation management.
• Make daily rounds in the facility for visibility, assessment and evaluation of care.
• Liaison to community; speak in public on behalf of Buckner.
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training as required. Facilitate meetings and trainings as required.
• Supervise, monitor, evaluate and provide direction to direct reports.

As a 5 STARS associate, you:

• Requires in-depth understanding of nursing services provided in a long-term care setting. This field of knowledge is normally associated with the attainment of a bachelor's degree in a related field plus prior related experience. Minimum 2 years prior related experience in a long-term care facility and/or geriatric nursing required. Must complete and/or meet training and certification requirements of Buckner and the State of Texas. Current Texas State LVN or RN license preferred.
• Requires ability to effectively manage personnel; requires administrative skills to include but not limited to staff selection, development, motivation, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Prior experience recording and maintain patient data using an electronic health records system required.
• Requires successful completion of assisted living manager program recognized by the State of Texas.
• Requires thorough working knowledge of State of Texas regulatory requirements for assisting living licensure and certified Alzheimer's licensure.
• Requires basic knowledge of food service regulations, fire and safety procedures, human resources policies and procedures, and the aging process.
• Requires knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Requires knowledge of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and ancillary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient-care services, and in instruction of patients' needs. Requires ability to teach computer related tasks.
• Requires familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns. Requires knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician; knowledge of medications and possible side effects.
• Requires ability to appropriately and professionally communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers. Ability to make self clearly understood by others required.
• Requires ability to exercise independent judgment under broad nursing case guidelines. Exercise initiative, patience, tact and confidentiality; demonstrate supervisory and leadership ability; and ability to analyze and evaluate objectively. Requires ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Requires ability to comply with Patient's rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures as stated now and in the future.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.