Virginia jobs in senior homes and assisted living facilities

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Commonwealth Assisted Living

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Commonwealth Assisted Living provides high-quality senior housing, personal care and comprehensive services that are responsive to the needs and preferences of residents and their families. While we've grown to become one of the largest providers of assisted living and memory care in the state of Virginia, we have not lost our small town focus where resident satisfaction is our first priority.

The Resident Care Director is responsible for coordinating resident care in order to ensure the residents remain healthy and active for as long as possible. Assist the resident and his or her family in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the resident. Liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents. This position may also be responsible for a Memory Care unit at a community.  The Resident Care Director is responsible for practicing according to the State Board of Nursing within the scope of practice for his or her licensure and always in compliance with The State of Virginia Department of Social Services. Salary is DOE.

Responsibilities:

• Models a business philosophy that treats every resident and family member as a personal customer.
• Responsible for the retention of residents in the community.
• Ensures provision of services to the residents and ensures that all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and carried out.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and monitor the performance of the care staff in the community. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates who model our core values with an interest in care.
• Ensure the completion of assessments on all residents twice per year, as required by State of Virginia licensing requirements.
• Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets, and state law.
• Oversees continuing education programs for direct care staff in the community, as regulated by Federal and State licensing requirements.
• Conducts orientation for new team members of the department to ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of the goals, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Conduct interviews/observations on a continual basis of residents to alert Executive Director, family, and other appropriate individuals of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident.
• Supports administration in referral development and maintaining a high census.
• Act as care manager and resource person for the residents and their families.
• Measures outcomes, set goals and leads the care team to achieve those outcome goals
• Other duties as assigned

Commonwealth Assisted Living provides high-quality senior housing, personal care and comprehensive services that are responsive to the needs and preferences of residents and their families. While we've grown to become one of the largest providers of assisted living and memory care in the state of Virginia, we have not lost our small town focus where resident satisfaction is our first priority.

The Activity Director leads the Activities program for the community. The Activities program should encompass activities that require the use of all five senses for the residents. The Activity Director designs and executes the program, in consultation with the Executive Director and other community leaders. The Activity Director works closely with the Resident Care Director to document any changes in behavior or condition.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, and prepares a variety of exercise, social, recreational and educational events.
• Schedules all transportation as well as medical transportation for residents.
• Develops, writes, and circulates the community monthly and weekly newsletter.
• Assists with move-in process by providing information and guidance to new residents.
• Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.
• Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Attends regularly scheduled department head meetings.
• Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among the staff and monitors/attends activities with other disciplines as necessary.
• Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and makes adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Overview:

The Dining Services Aide assists the Dining Services Coordinator in the creation and execution of the signature dining services program at the community. He or she provides friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our residents. Each Dining Services Aide’s primary objective is to exhibit the core values of Commonwealth Assisted Living and provide a memorable dining experience for the residents.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to our residents in a safe sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations, and in compliance with Sanitation Code.
• Be familiar with Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point {HACCP}, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System {WHMIS}.
• Responsible for ensuring a clean, safe working environment and maintaining this responsibility by safe work habits, using correct hand washing techniques and routine cleaning.
• Serve attractive, nutritious meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of the special needs of the residents.
• Practice safe usage of all equipment within the department and the ability to clean, sanitize and maintain the equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedules.
• Prepare the dining rooms daily:  set tables, pour beverages, clear and clean dishes.
• Upon receiving stock, put it away following the procedures as required.
• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is not available {ex: power failure}.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Executive Chef/Manager, Food Services.
• Other duties as assigned

As a Sunrise cook, you will be responsible for the preparation and serving of meals, sanitation of food service areas, accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance. Serving the residents in our community and as a key member of the dining services team, you will ensure all special dietary needs are met and prepare texture modified food as directed. You will follow the specially prepared Sunrise menus and production sheets to maintain the highest possible quality and consistency. Compliance with all record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements are essential. 

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Facilities Management functions in the community and around the community grounds. The primary responsibility is maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the residents. This is accomplished by having a working knowledge of building systems and related code requirements. These systems include plumbing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical and equipment repair. The position requires a team player with sound organizational, time management skills who enjoys working with seniors and interacts positively with all team members to meet the community's objectives.

As a designated care provider at Sunrise, you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for the residents of our communities. 

• You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities. 
• You will notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service. 
• You will assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile. 
• Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day. 

As a Sunrise Activities Assistant you will be responsible for assisting with the day to day activities and programs for a Sunrise Senior Living community. You will assist and lead volunteer based activities and programs that enrich the lives of the residents. 

As an Activities Assistant you will maintain relationships with local schools, businesses and social organizations in maintaining an active network of volunteers and community resources. You will maintain a monthly calendar of activities and events that provide a variety of resident and family centered experiences. 

As a designated care provider at Sunrise, you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for the residents of our communities. 

• You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities. 
• You will notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service. 
• You will assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile. 
• Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day. 

As a designated care provider at Sunrise, you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for the residents of our communities. 

• You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities. 
• You will notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service. 
• You will assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile. 
• Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day. 

As a designated care provider at Sunrise, you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for the residents of our communities. 

• You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities. 
• You will notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service. 
• You will assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile. 
• Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day. 

As a designated care provider at Sunrise, you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for the residents of our communities. 

• You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities. 
• You will notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service. 
• You will assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile. 
• Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day. 

As a designated care provider at Sunrise, you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for the residents of our communities. 

• You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities. 
• You will notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service. 
• You will assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile. 
• Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day. 

As a Sunrise Activities Assistant you will be responsible for assisting with the day to day activities and programs for a Sunrise Senior Living community. You will assist and lead volunteer based activities and programs that enrich the lives of the residents. 

As an Activities Assistant you will maintain relationships with local schools, businesses and social organizations in maintaining an active network of volunteers and community resources. You will maintain a monthly calendar of activities and events that provide a variety of resident and family centered experiences. 

In this key role you will be responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe and organized manner. A summary of responsibilities include but not limited to administration of medications, documentation of medication administration and resident care while demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, "to champion the quality of life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents. 

Responsible for performing general housekeeping duties in resident suites, public areas and support areas as assigned while meeting or exceeding Sunrise's quality standards. Such responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the commercial laundry in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Collecting, cleaning and redistributing the community laundry.
• Properly sorting, washing and drying linens following the approved laundry procedures.
• Responsible for trash collection and removal and maintaining trash receptacles and collection areas in a clean, sanitary manner.
• Assists Care Givers and Department Leaders with resident care when requested