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Resident Care Director (Nurse Manager)
Ayer, Massachusetts
Nashoba Park, an assisted living community in Ayer, is acclaimed for its forward-thinking, pace-setting innovations in the world of senior care that includes a renowned Compass Memory Support Neighborhood, as well as the award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program and the stigma-shattering Dementia Friendly Communities Initiative that is quickly spreading across our area.
Nashoba Park’s caring and compassionate Resident Care team members provide direct care to our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Nashoba Park is located at 15 Winthrop Avenue, Ayer, MA. Learn more about Nashoba Park here.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
Full Time: Monday-Friday business hours with rotating manager-on-duty schedule and on-call support
PAY & BENEFITS:
Annual rate starting at $90,000
Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:
DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents (up to $2,500!)
Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identify theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
Nationwide tuition rewards program.
Free meal during scheduled shifts.
Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
The Resident Care Director manages, directs and develops a comprehensive care program for all residents of the community, including traditional Assisted Living residents as well as those in our specialized Alzheimer’s and Dementia care neighborhood. The RCD oversees the training and managing of our team of CNAs and serves as a liaison with family members, community agencies, physicians and care providers.
* This position requires on-call responsibilities to best support the staff and community.
REQUIREMENTS / WHAT WE EXPECT:
A passion for working with seniors. A collaborative mindset that values teamwork. Excellent communication skills. A tech-forward approach to daily operations, especially in this “new normal”. An ability to maintain professional integrity and to build trust, especially in challenging situations.
This position requires an LPN or RN who is a graduate of an approved nursing program with valid Massachusetts nursing license or otherwise meets the requirements of Assisted Living regulations, or equivalent. Experience in a senior community environment and a means of transportation to complete assessments for new and returning residents is a MUST!