Job Description

The RCFE Administrator assumes full-time administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the day-to-day operations of the facility. Ensures overall compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations. Supervision of department heads and management of employees in the provision of care and services rendered, in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and professional standards of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Current knowledge of and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations with on-going monitoring and review.
• Ability to interact effectively, provide leadership and act as a role model for residents and facility staff. Ability to direct the work of others.
• Maintains current knowledge of resident status, census, personnel, and other relevant information. Oversight of the care and services provided, ensuring quality care, promoting the highest possible quality of life, and creating an inviting homelike environment for all residents.
• Ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records.
• Knowledge of human resource principles and labor laws ensuring consistent application, to include interviewing, hiring, firing and evaluations.
• Ability to manage personnel functions and to supervise personnel matters.
• Identifies needs and approves staffing plan that ensures a sufficient number of qualified staff are scheduled 24 hours a day to meet the care and safety of all residents.
• Development, maintenance and implementation of a current policy and procedure manual which meets all requirements of the Plan of Operation, as defined by the Department of Social Services.
• Demonstrate knowledge and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of every resident.
• Promptly investigate and resolve all complaints, allegations, and grievances.
• Provide and/or coordinate a quality orientation and in-service education program, designed to equip staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide services that will allow each resident to maintain the highest level of physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being
• Establish an environmental health and safety program.
• Successfully complete training requirements required by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Regulations and NEMS Assisted Living in a timely manner
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current, active California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Administrator Certification is required
• One-year administrative experience in long-term care or 3 years’ experience providing residential care to the elderly, preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Fifteen (15) college or continuing education semester or equivalent quarter units
• Current Basic Life Support and First Aid Certification required
• Twenty (20) clock hours per year of continuing education in areas related to aging and/or administration. Total of 40 hours every 2 years, 8 hours of which must be related to Alzheimer’s or Dementia
• Ability to receive and maintain a California Background Clearance through the Department of Social Services
• Display good character and a continuing reputation of personal integrity.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Maintain a well-groomed professional appearance.
• Ability to understand and follow written and/or verbal directions.
• Effective use of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Displays good judgment and problem solving.
• Ability to establish and carry out priorities within established time frame.

LANGUAGE:

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) preferred.
• Fluency in other languages are an asset.

The Department of Social Services licensing agency requires the taking of fingerprints and an affidavit on criminal convictions be submitted for the purpose of conducting a criminal record review. The Department of Social Services will issue an approval or denial according to the criminal clearance reports. An approval must be obtained prior to being present in the facility.

STATUS:

• This is a Fair Labor Standards Act exempt position.
• This is not an Occupational Safety and Health Administration high-risk position.
• This is a full-time position.

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).

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