Job Description
Job Description
Luxury Senior Living Communities
In Coral Gables, Kendall & Homestead
Is looking for
Assistant Director of Resident Care
forits
Brand New Palace Gardens
A 200-bed Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
3100 NE 8 Street, Homestead
(Across the Street from Baptist Homestead Hospital)
Winner of Silver award for
Best Assisted Living & Memory Care on the Boards
by the National Association of Home builders 55+, 2016
The #1 Priority of this position is…
To coordinate, supervise care and management of self-administration of medications for residents. Promote resident comfort, safety, physical and mental well-being of all residents while exercising excellent nursing professional judgment and outstanding customer service
skills.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Respond to “Emergency Respond System” upon receiving notice from
Front Desk. - Provide supervision of self-administered medications.
- Administer medications that require licensed personnel.
- Monitor changes in residents’ health condition.
- Supervise Nursing Assistants.
- Schedule appointment with physicians and coordinate transportation.
- Implement and supervise resident’s therapeutic diets.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse required, Registered Nurse required.
- At least 3-5 years prior Nursing experience in Long-Term Care or
Acute Care. - Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
in English. Spanish preferred. - Basic math skills required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Polite, responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet and
resourceful. - Flexible as to work schedule. Flexibility is greatly appreciated at
times of need or emergency. Must be available during emergency situations. - Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work
independently AND as a team member. - Demonstrate excellent verbal communications & interpersonal
skills. - Have patience and the ability to speak clearly with the elderly.
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Company DescriptionSince 1980, The Palace Group has set the standard for Senior Living...
Welcome to The Palace Group of Senior Living Communities. We invite you to visit our beautiful communities in South Florida, and to meet our residents and staff. You'll understand why thousands of families have entrusted the care of their older family members to us.
We founded The Palace Group in 1980 as a 21-bed ALF and have grown to multiple, nationally-renowned and award-winning communities and services, serving over 1,500 residents and 1,100 employees. The Palace offers a choice of care levels including Independent Living, Catered Living, Assisted Living, Nursing & Rehabilitation, Home Health Services, Luxury Living for those 55 & Over, and a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
Even with our growth and success, The Palace Group remains a privately-owned "labor of love." Along with our sons Zack and Haim, we all live nearby; we frequently dine on-site; we know our residents & families. Our hands-on approach means there's no "corporate red tape" that gets in the way of delivering exceptional service, care and memorable experiences.
Helen & Jacob Shaham
Founders & Owners
Company Description
Since 1980, The Palace Group has set the standard for Senior Living...\r\nWelcome to The Palace Group of Senior Living Communities. We invite you to visit our beautiful communities in South Florida, and to meet our residents and staff. You'll understand why thousands of families have entrusted the care of their older family members to us.\r\n\r\nWe founded The Palace Group in 1980 as a 21-bed ALF and have grown to multiple, nationally-renowned and award-winning communities and services, serving over 1,500 residents and 1,100 employees. The Palace offers a choice of care levels including Independent Living, Catered Living, Assisted Living, Nursing & Rehabilitation, Home Health Services, Luxury Living for those 55 & Over, and a Continuing Care Retirement Community.\r\n\r\nEven with our growth and success, The Palace Group remains a privately-owned "labor of love." Along with our sons Zack and Haim, we all live nearby; we frequently dine on-site; we know our residents & families. Our hands-on approach means there's no "corporate red tape" that gets in the way of delivering exceptional service, care and memorable experiences.\r\n\r\nHelen & Jacob Shaham\r\nFounders & Owners