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Company Name Brightview Senior Living
Location 21037
Date Posted Jun 24, 2013

Description

How you will serve our residents and our community:   



  • Consistently and genuinely demonstrate the STARS principles of Service, Teamwork, Action, Reputation and Success in all activities and interactions.

  • Attract, retain, coach, motivate and lead a high performance service delivery team who support residents in activities of daily living; hold the team accountable for meeting all mission, quality, safety and other performance standards.

  • Provide direct day to day oversight of resident service in Assisted Living and Wellspring Village; assist as appropriate to provide coaching and feedback for associates and to support residents’ needs. 

  • Continuously monitor the operations, physical plant, associate interactions, and overall environment in Assisted Living and Wellspring Village to identify opportunities to enhance resident independence, foster a vibrant lifestyle, and implement differentiators to make the community a best in class provider.   

  • Provide both formal and information training to resident service associates in Assisted Living and Wellspring Village to ensure skill proficiency and best practices in resident care. 

  • Provide training for Wellspring Village associates to foster an environment of empowerment among memory impaired residents and ensure best practices are consistently observed.    

  • Play a leadership role in creating and maintaining resident profiles to establish an understanding and appreciation of their histories, preferences, hobbies, passions and unique qualities.

  • Oversee and participate in the creation, maintenance and execution of customized resident service plans based on profiles and unique service needs. 

  • Work in close partnership with Health Services Director to monitor residents’ conditions and changing service needs; make recommendations for service plan changes as appropriate. 

  • Lead a proactive communication program with residents’ families to promote open and continuous dialogue and timely sharing of information; serve as the first point of contact for resident/family questions and escalated concerns.

  • Develop, monitor, and adjust work schedules of resident services teams to ensure sufficient staffing to meet BVSL service standards and regulatory requirements while carefully managing salary expense.

  • Establish and implement safety protocols in the community; set a strong example and hold associates accountable for practicing a culture of safety. 

  • Implement and monitor adherence to Brightview policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements; address variances quickly to ensure consistent compliance. 

  • Participate in the creation, monitoring and execution of the community operating budget and business plan; take a proactive role in recommending and executing strategies to meet plan objectives, manage expense, maximize revenue, and enhance the success of the community.

  • Participate in the planning and execution of new associate orientation and monthly in service trainings; facilitate monthly resident services team staff meetings.

  • Actively contribute to the internal community sales process and participate in external community networking and outreach.

  • Effectively administer and participate in Brightview’s “Manager on Duty” program.Other duties as assigned.


Supervisory responsibilities: 



  • Directly manages the resident service delivery team. 

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with BVSL policies and applicable laws. 

  • Responsibilities will include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 


 With our residents in mind, the right candidate will have:      



  • Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of two years’ supervisory experience, preferably in a 24 x 7, health care, and/or senior living environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  College degree and management experience may be required per state requirements.

  • Solid computer and keyboarding skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to quickly master new applications.

  • Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.

  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact, in English, with a diverse group of associates, residents and family members.

  • Ability to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem solving skills to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues.

  • Ability to function as a team leader as well as work as a contributor in a team environment.

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multiple competing demands for time and attention.

  • Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.

  • Strong customer orientation to older adults.