Assisted Living - Clinical Manager

at  West Coast Seniors Housing Management Limited Partnership

ABOUT US

At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Graduate of an approved program for Practical Nurses and holds a current full scope License with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Knowledge and understanding of the Assisted Living Regulations, Assisted Living Registry, and Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Two years’ recent experience as a practicing LPN, preferably in Assisted Living or long term care setting that included the distribution of medications.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively interact with the various individuals involved in providing holistic care in a flexible resident focused environment.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Windows environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead others in the accomplishment of a task.
• Knowledge and experience with managing others, employment practices, and health and safety practices and policies.
• Must be in good health, physically able to perform repetitive tasks, lift, squat, bend, stand and walk as required to perform the duties of the position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work the hours necessary to ensure the effective operation of the community.
• Must have the capacity to deal with physical and mental impairment, death, and dying.
• Must be prepared to respond to emergent situations.
  West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an equal opportunity employer

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assisted Living Clinical Manager reports to the General Manager and/or designate and is the role model and team leader who coordinates the activities for Home Support Services. This role will assess and liaise with residents and ensures that the services delivered reflects the Personal Service Plan (PSP) of the resident. This role will also ensure that all persons served in Assisted Living and Independent Living receive quality care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Included but not limited to:

• Engage and mobilize your team to achieve the purpose, goals, objective and key results of the organization.
• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
• Model the values and leadership behaviours of organization and inspire other to do the same.
• Assesses residents against the criteria for Assisted Living for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities.
• Pre-admission and Admission assessment on all residents choosing to reside in the community. This includes Assisted Living and Independent Living residents.
• Liaises with the applicable Health Authority Case Manager during the admission process of a new resident and on an ongoing basis reviews the resident’s status and meets with the Case Manager.
• Collaborates with other leaders on delegation of tasks for Private Pay Assisted Living residents.
• Reviews all incident reports and meal absenteeism forms and follows up as appropriate.
• Develop, communicate and update PSP with Home Support Workers.
• Monitors the administration of prescribed medications and treatments completed by the Home Support Workers
• Ability to administer medications and treatments within the limitations of British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Ensures the Home Support service provided, respects and promotes the resident’s right to independence.
• Discuss with the resident any noted change to personal care needs and liaises with other departments to communicate amendments to the PSP if applicable.
• Actively participates and facilitates community programs, meetings, committees and educational in-services.
• Maintains documents according to established standards, regulations, policies and procedures, ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
• Recruits qualified staff and arranges their orientation and ongoing education. Provides direction and support to staff in their daily physical, psychological and social care of residents.
• Evaluates home support staff performance and makes recommendations for improvement where indicated.
• Encourages and adheres to a holistic philosophy of wellness, recognizing that each resident is independent and is capable of making decisions about their life and these decisions will be respected.
• Will collaborate with the resident or substitute decision maker to develop a Transition Plan, when the resident is no longer able to live independently.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through: accident prevention, knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and utilizing infection control procedures.
• Performs all other duties as required.