What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Direct Care Supervisor - 3rd shift 6pm-6am position at Porter Hills?
Hours / Schedule : Per Diem | 3rd shift | 6pm-6amLocation | Department : Porter Hills Village | Assisted Living / Memory CareOverview : The Direct Care Supervisor position functions as a resource for residents as well as provides leadership and support for the team members giving care to residents. This position ensures the unique needs of each resident are met with the highest degree of quality care.What you'll do : Supervisory
- Provides clinical guidance to the Resident Care Assistants (RCA's) and Medication Technicians (MT's) on the performance of their duties.
- Oversees and assists the RCA's and MT's with job related duties, ensures staff is competent and compassionate, provides ongoing feedback and participates in employee performance reviews.
- Responsible for coaching, training, and mentoring the RA's and MT's.
- Assists with the onboarding and orientation of new team members.
- Works collaboratively with Catered Living leadership to ensure the department is adequately staffed, delegating and reassigning staff to best meet the needs of the residents.
- Operates in the role of the Designated Manager on Duty in the absence of the Assisted Living and Memory Care Manager.
- Evaluates and directly supervises designated staff on assigned shift and communicates with department managers as indicated.
- Attends staff meetings and monthly supervisor meetings.Clinical Support
- Completes required administrative and clinical tasks.
- Provides treatments, injections, or medications to residents.
- Process medication orders from physicians and / or nurse practitioner.
- Communicates with families and physicians regarding resident care needs and medication changes.
- Conduct lab draws as ordered from the Physician.Resident Support
- Ensures documentation is comprehensive and informative.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
- Encourages each resident's autonomy and dignity.What it takes :
- Must possess an up-to-date CPR and First Aid certification
- Previous hands-on experience and training on injections and wound care and the ability to successfully pass a competency evaluation by an RN Instructor / Trainer.
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Resident Care Assistant / Med Tech or equivalent healthcare experience
- At least 1 year of experience handling lab draws
- Experience working with the elderly preferred
- Completion of courses in geriatrics preferred
- Experience in a supervisor or lead role within a fast paced healthcare environment preferred
- Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited school preferred
- Must be able to safely lift, push, pull, and carry up to a minimum of 50 pounds. Anything heavier than 50 pounds must require assistance or using equipment for task to be performed safely.Why Brio Living services?
- Make an impact in the lives of older adults
- Daily Pay : Work Today - Get Paid Tomorrow
- Retirement Savings Plan | Wellness Program & Reimbursement
- Community DiscountsThe above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORTBrio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.orgBRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERBrio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.Req# 9482
