Assistant Resident Care Director at Allegro Parkland

The responsibility of the Assistant Resident Care Director (ARCD) is to support the Resident Care Director (RCD) in the supervision of Assisted Living Services by providing for the residents needs. The role also will assist the RCD in overseeing all phases of the operations of the Assisted Living Department including general administration and physical maintenance. The ARCD must always be aware that maintaining excellent service, quality care, high occupancy, effective communications, and high resident satisfaction are the overarching goals of the Company and the Community. 

Areas of Responsibility

• Promote a safe environment for all residents, visitors, and associates of the Community through vigilance regarding infection control and life safety.
• Work with Care Staff to create Resident Service Plans.
• Assist the Sales & Marketing Department to assess prospects and new residents as directed by the RSD.
• Work closely and maintain daily communications with the RSD in administrating and managing the Department, to promote continuity of care and maintenance of services for the residents.
• Maintain Department compliance with the operating budget through use of purchase order system and budget control procedures (including appropriate prior authorization on capital expenditure purchases).  
• Supervise the Care Staff in giving day to day care to the residents (i.e., bathing assistance, health monitoring, etc.). 
• Assist with resident care activities. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Licensed RN or LPN in good standing with the State Licensing Agency where the community is located.
• CPR/AED certification is required.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in Geriatric, Long Term Care, or Assisted Living with Assisted Living Training preferred.
• One (1) year supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.

If assigned driving responsibilities, the associate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company Fleet Safety standards. Driving duties are incidental to the primary responsibilities of this position and may be assigned based on business needs.

MVR reviews will be conducted at hire and periodically thereafter in accordance with Company policy. Associates who do not meet or maintain Company driving standards may be ineligible to perform driving duties; however, such determination will not automatically affect continued employment in the position where driving is not an essential function.