Assisted Living Director at Brookdale Senior Living in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Responsible for the overall operation of the Assisted Living Program within the community. Directs and manages staff that is providing for the care and needs of the residents.Oversees the operations and directs the day-to-day functions of staff in accordance with current rules,regulations and guidelines that govern the community. Ensures that emotional, physical, psychological,and safety needs are met through all program services and activities.Ensures that staff complies with the written policies and procedures established by Brookdale and thecommunity.Manages labor costs, supplies and other line items in department budget.Meets with staff and support personnel to plan and schedule shifts, services, programs and activities.Writes and reviews resident assessments and care plans.Develops and/or monitors documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review ofassessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met.Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calmenvironment throughout the department.Oversees facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.Completes accident and incident reports as necessary.Schedules and conducts new resident orientation.Assesses potential residents for assisted living level of care.Provides leadership to personnel assigned to department. Makes decisions regarding hiring, firing, anddisciplining staff. Conducts performance reviews.Coordinates, along with the Director of Resident Services, family/resident care conferences and serves as adirect liaison between residents, families, and staff.Makes periodic checks to ensure prescribed treatments are being properly administered.May assist with completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.Reviews medication cards for completeness and accuracy in the transcription of the physicians order andadherence to stop order policies.Works with Education Coordinator to schedule in-service training classes.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for DiversityMake Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsThis is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.