[ref. d50345418] Director of Aide Services, LPN or RN - Pittsburgh

Why Suncrest:

We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details:

The Director of Aide Services position works under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services and is responsible for assigning and overseeing Aides, as they provide care to residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for creating, managing and maintaining schedules for C.N.As; daily floor assignments; a monthly master schedules and the resident escort schedules.
• Must have excellent computer skills and experience with Excel spreadsheets.
• Ensure that charting is completed by all C.N.A's.
• Provide assistance with serving meals and feeding; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Provide assistance in personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
• Provide assistance in ambulating, turning, and positioning residents.
• Maintain resident stability by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information.
• Provide for resident comfort by utilizing resources and materials; i.e.: reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws.
• Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care
• Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership
• Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education
• Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Valid RN or LPN license in accordance with the laws of the state of practice
• CPR certified Required
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills required.
• Long term care experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a C.N.A is preferred.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance

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