What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead position at Sunshine Care?
Team Lead: This position assist with the overall management of group home operations. The position supervises and assist in the coordination of activities of the Direct Care Workers (DCW) engaged in direct patient care and home operations. The position must ensure that 100% adherence to all policies and procedures including all state and county requirements. Along with the technical skills, this position calls for significant organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, and good communication capabilities, both written and verbal.
PAY: $17-$18 (Incentive Pay Available)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Referral program
Dimensions (Including Physical Demands): Requires walking, sitting or standing, bending, stooping and moderate physical effort; Continuous mental and visual attention required; Eyesight correctable to 20/20 required; The employee must occasionally to frequently lift and/or move 50 to 75 pounds and maneuver a manual wheelchair (if applicable to location). The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move residents of any weight, with assistance of a Hoyer lift of other protective equipment, and use all equipment effectively. May requires use of office equipment such as, computer, copy machine, fax, projector, telephone; Must have keen sense to detail; Strong interpersonal skills; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to problem solve; Requires flexible working hours necessary (evenings & week-ends); Regular, predictable attendance required.
Essential functions and Responsibilities (not an exhaustive list):
- Supervises and assists in the coordination of activities of the Direct Care Worker Staff assigned to the home including, Individual Plan of Service (IPOS), dispensing medications, dietary needs, documenting incidents, consumer progress notes, and all health and safety standards to safeguard quality and compliance;
- Monitor and understand all conditions of the persons served for a safe and functioning home;
- Assist in ensuring the cleanliness and compliance in the home & maintain/post cleaning schedules;
- Assist in maintaining schedules and weekly appointments for the persons served; monthly meetings and keep notes/minutes; Transport persons served as required including shopping, outings, activities, etc.;
- Support the management of staff schedules for proper coverage & minimize overtime; Assist in maintaining time sheets;
- Post menus and keep file of old menus;
- Maintain fire and emergency drills, check fire bag quarterly/submit expired list to be replaced;
- Assist manger in administrative functions relating to employee relations matters (employee coaching/counseling, attendance, safety, scheduling, performance evaluations, training, etc.);
- Maintain positive contact with public guardians of person served & all agencies involved in services for persons served;
- Participate in staff meetings;
- Assist in maintaining all required documents and adhere to compliance;
- Maintain clear and open communication upward, downward and laterally;
- Adhere to all agency rules, regulations and standards;
- Maintain availability for on-call duties (24 hours/7 days per week);
- Follow all policies and procedures including all health and safety regulations; and
- Other duties as required.
Work Environment: The work is done primarily in a home setting however, frequently the Manager will travel to various locations. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions including poor driving/road conditions when traveling. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is done during extended business hours but also includes early mornings/evenings and weekends (On-call).
Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED-Associate’s degree preferred; Minimum five (5) years of experience in direct care work/residential rare experience; Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience preferred; May consider equivalent combination of Education/Experience:
Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License; Good stand driving record
Key Competencies/Skills:
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational/Time Management
- Copes with Stressful situations
- Positive Attitude/Compassionate/Team Player
- Self-motivated, articulate and excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexible and ability to adapt to changing circumstances with poise
- Administrative experience and strong teamwork Ability to think independently, plan and execute resourcefully
- Ethics and Values
- Well-groomed and professional in appearance
Hourly Rate: $17-$18 (Incentive Pay Available)
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $17 - $18