Regency Senior Living is a Non-Mandate Company
This position is responsible for supervising and performing the daily services provided to the residents of the licensed Assisted Living program at Regency Retirement Village.
Responsibilities
- Appropriate resident assistance with activities of daily living in accordance with Tennessee rules and regulations for licensed assisted living facilities.
- Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary; inform staff of new admissions/changes; communicate to residents and families as necessary.
- Visit daily with residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status; monitor health-related treatment to ensure residents are receiving proper care and service.
- Notify physicians of resident accidents, incidents and changes in condition.
- Schedule and assist with daily resident care such as bathing, dressing, serving of meals and assistance with medications.
- Call, receive and transcribe physician’s orders for residents as necessary.
- Obtain and record admission and monthly weights on residents; report results to supervisor.
- Prepare and administer or assist with medications and medical treatments ordered by the resident’s physician; verify resident identity to ensure prescribed medications are taken by the resident; notify the supervisor of all medication discrepancies; order prescribed medications as necessary; and ensure that adequate levels of medications, supplies and appropriate service equipment are available at all times, reporting needs to ALF Director.
- Observe and document medications that are administered. Maintain appropriate control and security of medication delivery equipment and storage areas.
- Monitor vital signs on routine basis for residents receiving hypertensive medications.
- See that residents receive assistance with activities of daily living including medication assistance, bathing, dressing, ambulation, dining and other personal care needs.
- Supervise staff to carry out assessment needs and care plans.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.
- Treat residents with kindness, respect and dignity. Know and comply with Resident’s Rights rules; review and promptly report to Assisted Living Director all resident complaints and grievances.
- Participate in in-service training classes as offered.
- Provide leadership and direction concerning essential principles for Assisted Living staff; maintain professional competence, as well as current licenses, through participation in continuing education and training programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- A current TN L.P.N. License.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to read, understand, communicate and write English.
- Ability to lift, walk, climb stairs, and other physical demands as may be required depending upon residents’ needs.
I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employee.
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