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Have a passion for food and serving seniors? Then being a cook at Brookdale is for you! As a cook, you will nourish our residents’ bodies and spirits with homestyle meals, just like family. Here you will have work-life balance with defined schedules and menus and be a valued member of the team. You are not just cooking, you are enriching lives. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, such as an RN or CNA, or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s caregiver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our caregivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Start your culinary career as a dining room server at Brookdale! Unlike the hustle and bustle of standard restaurants, our waiters and waitresses deliver meals to seniors and guests on a defined schedule while providing high quality, first-class customer service. At Brookdale, our servers enrich residents’ lives every day with a great dining experience. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Assists the Director, Clinical Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards. Assists in maintaining systems and established policy and procedures.
- Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of each resident using acceptable long-term care assessment software tools and according to state and federal time frames. Coordinates care plans for each resident. Oversees the day to day care of each resident to ensure care plans are followed.
- Works with other team members to establish appropriate level of care in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels.
- Assists the Director, Clinical Services in ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation by nursing service/direct personnel.
- Monitors, manages and provides education on Clinical Systems, programs, and processes as assigned by the Director, Clinical Services. Implements Clinical Systems and programs in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long term care.
- Monitors the community Quality Indicators and survey reports and provides the Director, Clinical Services recommendations for Success Planning to include conducting and scheduling in-service training classes that provide instruction of clinical skills and required education topics.
- Assists in developing and implementing a Clinical Services organizational structure. Assists in determining staffing needs; recruits, selects, and orients nursing/direct care personnel. Leads programs for staff development. Develops work assignments, schedules duty hours, and delegates authority to supervisory/lead staff.
- Reviews complaints and grievances filed by personnel and/or residents. Reports and investigates all allegations of abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Reports suspected or known violations of disclosure of resident protected health information.
- Assists with the coordination of ancillary services.
- Collects, coordinates, and submits MDS data to the state.
- Monitors medication and treatment schedules; works with attending physicians; and provides direct care when required.
- Participates in maintaining the policy and procedures that govern the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Services Department. Possesses knowledge of state, federal, and OSHA regulations, and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines. Ensures staff compliance with regulations.
- Participates in developing and implementing safety standards and regulations for equipment, supplies, and resident care rooms. Implements safe practices in accordance with state, federal, and OSHA regulations for resident safety, and ensures that policies and procedures in regards to resident safety are followed by staff and by residents.
- Monitors supply and equipment needs and budget. Monitors Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
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.
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Start your culinary career as a dining room server at Brookdale! Unlike the hustle and bustle of standard restaurants, our waiters and waitresses deliver meals to seniors and guests on a defined schedule while providing high quality, first-class customer service. At Brookdale, our servers enrich residents’ lives every day with a great dining experience. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for food and serving seniors? Then being a cook at Brookdale is for you! As a cook, you will nourish our residents’ bodies and spirits with homestyle meals, just like family. Here you will have work-life balance with defined schedules and menus and be a valued member of the team. You are not just cooking, you are enriching lives. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Performs evaluations and assessments, administers treatments and screenings, and documents services. Assists patients in reaching their maximum level of performance and provides plan of care.
- Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in the following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
- Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
- Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the physician and other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
- Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
- Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment.
- Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
- Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the device, orthotic or prosthetic.
- Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and directs COTA in the implementation of the treatment plan.
- Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed.
- Adheres to Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and procedures. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
- Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Attends in-service training as well as provides education to members of the patient care team and members of the community.
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.
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Every day is an opportunity for our associates to deeply connect with people in a profound and personal way. Our associates are the core of our mission, we know that offering them genuine rewards, and heart filling job satisfaction is the key to our success as a company. As an Executive Director, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a community bringing your experience to Brookdale to provide a quality senior living experience for our residents.
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As a Brookdale housekeeper, you will keep all community public spaces, activity and dining rooms, and resident apartments clean. This important role ensures our communities are presented in a positive manner, and help make it a great place to live. Housekeepers interact with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, and provide help, as needed, throughout the community. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, such as an RN or CNA, or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s caregiver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our caregivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for food and serving seniors? Then being a cook at Brookdale is for you! As a cook, you will nourish our residents’ bodies and spirits with homestyle meals, just like family. Here you will have work-life balance with defined schedules and menus and be a valued member of the team. You are not just cooking, you are enriching lives. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, such as an RN or CNA, or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s caregiver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our caregivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Attention to detail and accuracy are the hallmarks of a Medication Aide. If this describes you, then a career with Brookdale Senior Living could be the right job for you. As a Medication Aide, you will provide direct care to our senior residents that follows a personalized medication and treatment service plan.
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Have a passion for working with seniors? Whether you are starting your healthcare career or you simply have a heart for helping people, then Brookdale is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted friends and companions who bring a passion for helping others. Our programs assistants share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Are you someone who has high attention to detail and accuracy? If so, then Brookdale’s Certified Medication Aide/Tech may be the right job for you. At our communities, our Certified Med Aides/Techs provide direct care to senior residents that follow a personalized medication and treatment service plan. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Start your culinary career as a dining room server at Brookdale! Unlike the hustle and bustle of standard restaurants, our waiters and waitresses deliver meals to seniors and guests on a defined schedule while providing high quality, first-class customer service. At Brookdale, our servers enrich residents’ lives every day with a great dining experience. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Are you outgoing and someone who loves interacting with people on a daily basis? Then Brookdale’s Receptionist job is for you! Our Receptionists greet visitors, answer phones, and are the face and voice of our communities. In this role, you will answer questions and help our senior residents and guests in a professional, pleasant and courteous manner. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Oversees day-to-day tasks within the Home Health agency, including office associate supervision, monitoring efficiency levels and productivity within the business unit, and ensuring prudent resource utilization. Develops, implements, and maintains the integrity of business functions, systems, policies, and procedures through training, ongoing support, and program development at the agency level. Facilitates efficient and effective communication with other departments to ensure successful agency operations.
- Oversees the support functions of the agency office, including coverage, workflow, and staff management.
- Manages day-to-day agency office support functions including intake, scheduling, office staff coverage, workflow, and reporting; provides coverage as needed. Supports agency leadership.
- May oversee Human Resources (HR) functions including but not limited to Payroll, maintaining personnel files, and interviewing, seeks guidance from Regional HR Director regarding associate performance concerns and other associate relations issues, as needed.
- Identifies and reports trends and activities of office functions and is responsible for facilitating improvement or enhancement to drive effective business office performance.
- Develops, implements, and maintains training and education programs, including training resources, to support office operations standards, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates training and education activities as needed including orientation, in-service, refresher, improvement, and regulatory.
- Provides ongoing software support, service, and training for associates.
- Troubleshoots software operational issues and technical issues and performs ad hoc testing.
- Processes orders for all necessary equipment and supplies, within budgetary guidelines, maintains inventory, and completes all necessary reports ensuring accuracy and timely submission. and supports agency leadership.
- Escalates unresolved issues as required, maintaining ownership of issue through resolution.
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.
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This role coordinates and communicates all activities within the home health agency related to Centralized Services. The role is responsible for tracking referrals within the Centralized Service workflow including Intake and Document management, communicating all aspects of the workflow status with appropriate Home Health Agency staff and promoting an ongoing culture of collaboration and efficiency throughout the referral process. This associate will be proficient in Electronic Management Systems including but not limited to electronic referral platforms, Physician Portals, Forcura and HCHB. This role will promote strong communication in support of both Operational and Sales functions within the Agency. This role also support scheduling and other office functions as assigned.
- Coordinates communication of agency referrals to appropriate associates of the agency.
- Communicates with Central Services to address needs at the agency regarding referral management.
- Responsible for reviewing and directing Forcura documentation platform, together with other EMR information to the correct associate in the agency and in collaboration with Centralized Services.
- Serves as a coordinator between Centralized Services and the Agency.
- Facilitates compliance in the electronic medical record for notices provided to the patient or responsible party (e.g. Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage, DPOA documentation) in a timely manner.
- Tracks documentation management activities that are managed by the agency.
- Assures compliance with, and facilitates completion of, service agreements from patient(s) and/or power of attorney(s) receiving services from the agency.
- Keeps the Clinical Service Manager informed on aspects within the care team specific to documentation and referral management.
- Keeps the sales team informed on referral management.
- Prepares reports for scheduling tracking and participates in agency meetings to ensure patient and associate scheduling needs are met.
- Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers, associates, patients/family members and community personnel.
- Adheres to communication and accountability guidelines established by local and regional administration.
- Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to agency safety standards.
- Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale and HIPAA concerning community and patient information.
- Assists with coordination of scheduling for timely initiation of care
- Provides support with scheduling as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
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.
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Start your culinary career as a dining room server at Brookdale! Unlike the hustle and bustle of standard restaurants, our waiters and waitresses deliver meals to seniors and guests on a defined schedule while providing high quality, first-class customer service. At Brookdale, our servers enrich residents’ lives every day with a great dining experience. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Attention to detail and accuracy are the hallmarks of a Medication Aide. If this describes you, then a career with Brookdale Senior Living could be the right job for you. As a Medication Aide, you will provide direct care to our senior residents that follows a personalized medication and treatment service plan.
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Have a passion for helping people? Brookdale will offer you the opportunity to care for the same individuals each day becoming part of their extended community family. Our senior residents are looking for trusted companions and as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you are that person bringing a smile to their face each time they see you.
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Have a passion for food and serving seniors? Then being a cook at Brookdale is for you! As a cook, you will nourish our residents’ bodies and spirits with homestyle meals, just like family. Here you will have work-life balance with defined schedules and menus and be a valued member of the team. You are not just cooking, you are enriching lives. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, such as an RN or CNA, or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s caregiver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our caregivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for working with seniors? Whether you are a seasoned driver or you simply have a heart for helping people, Brookdale’s Driver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted friends and companions who bring a passion for helping others. Our drivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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If you are an organizer who enjoys planning wellness and recreation programs, become a Brookdale Program Coordinator. Our senior living residents enjoy both personal and community group activities and the social interaction that come with them. Bring a smile to our residents by planning events and outings and help to make their day both fulfilling and fun.
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Providing care to residents of our Senior Living Community is a rewarding experience both on a professional and personal level. Unlike clinics and hospitals, you will care for the same individuals each day becoming part of their extended community family. Our senior residents are looking for trusted companions and as a Registered Nurse, you are that person, bringing a smile to their face each time, they see you.
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Providing care to residents of our Senior Living Community is a rewarding experience both on a professional and personal level. Unlike clinics and hospitals, you will care for the same individuals each day becoming part of their extended community family. Our senior residents are looking for trusted companions and as a Registered Nurse, you are that person, bringing a smile to their face each time, they see you.
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Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, such as an RN or CNA, or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s caregiver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our caregivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Responsible for maintaining high quality standards of kitchen operation, including assisting with all food preparation and plating of food.
- Prepares meals from standardized recipes in accordance with the menu and ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy. Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.
- Sets up food service line and workstations with needed condiments and ensures all required condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with appropriate foods.
- Assists in coordinating prep for the following day’s menu.
- Assists in training new kitchen employees.
- Assists in ordering food and kitchen supplies.
- Assists in creating menus.
- Assists in execution of special events and functions.
- Fills in for the Sous Chef when absent and may be required to supervise other staff positions.
- Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
- Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean. Ensures that food supplies are rotated and all perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.
- Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures.
- Keeps food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques.
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.
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If you are an organizer who enjoys planning wellness and recreation programs, become a Brookdale Program Coordinator. Our senior living residents enjoy both personal and community group activities and the social interaction that come with them. Bring a smile to our residents by planning events and outings and help to make their day both fulfilling and fun.
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Under close supervision, is responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of all public areas in the community, including lobbies, halls, stairwells, activities rooms, dining rooms, elevators, etc. to present the community in a positive and impressive manner for residents and guests. Interacts with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, providing assistance and directions, as requested.
- Cleans public area floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. Properly sets up appropriate caution and safety signs to ensure safety of residents and visitors; removes signs as appropriate. Cleans carpets including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
- Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions. Handles hazardous cleaning supplies according to proper procedures and ensures accurate labeling.
- Cleans public restrooms including washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing bathroom fixtures. Ensures water marks are removed from fixtures.
- Logs cleaning activities as required by procedures.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
- Monitors cleaning supplies and reports inventory to supervisor.
- Reports any equipment irregularities to supervisor.
- Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Responds appropriately to resident emergencies by calling or contacting appropriate internal and external parties, according to established protocol. May also assist with disaster management efforts and activities during evacuations (i.e. fires, hurricanes, etc.).
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.
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Responsible for supporting the Clinical Services Manager and interdisciplinary team members. Acts as a liaison between field staff and the Clinical Services Manager. Responsible for maintaining open charts according to accepted standards and organizational policy.
- Updates the census report each day and distributes to interdisciplinary team members on team meeting day.
- Assists the Clinical Services Manager by ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory of medical supplies for field staff.
- Assists the Clinical Services Manager in maintaining schedules for field staff and notifying personnel and facilities of changes in assignments. Assists the Clinical Services Manager and collaborates on scheduling hospice associate visits and admissions.
- Assists the Clinical Services Manager, as requested, in preparing for team meetings.
- Maintains open charts by filling all clinical documentation in a timely manner.
- Processes treatment plans, interim physician orders, and recertification of prognosis, as required.
- Reviews files weekly and follows up with the Clinical Services Manager/Team Member on deficiencies in paperwork.
- Maintains open medical records in designated area according to hospice policy and procedures.
- Participates in Q.I., activities, chart audits and other related duties, as assigned.
- Prepares for team IDG meeting by having appropriate patient charts ready for the meeting. Prepares the Plan of Care updates, and other related duties, as assigned.
- Assists by answering phones, taking messages, and greeting visitors.
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.
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This role coordinates and communicates all activities within the home health agency related to Centralized Services. The role is responsible for tracking referrals within the Centralized Service workflow including Intake and Document management, communicating all aspects of the workflow status with appropriate Home Health Agency staff and promoting an ongoing culture of collaboration and efficiency throughout the referral process. This associate will be proficient in Electronic Management Systems including but not limited to electronic referral platforms, Physician Portals, Forcura and HCHB. This role will promote strong communication in support of both Operational and Sales functions within the Agency. This role also support scheduling and other office functions as assigned.
- Coordinates communication of agency referrals to appropriate associates of the agency.
- Communicates with Central Services to address needs at the agency regarding referral management.
- Responsible for reviewing and directing Forcura documentation platform, together with other EMR information to the correct associate in the agency and in collaboration with Centralized Services.
- Serves as a coordinator between Centralized Services and the Agency.
- Facilitates compliance in the electronic medical record for notices provided to the patient or responsible party (e.g. Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage, DPOA documentation) in a timely manner.
- Tracks documentation management activities that are managed by the agency.
- Assures compliance with, and facilitates completion of, service agreements from patient(s) and/or power of attorney(s) receiving services from the agency.
- Keeps the Clinical Service Manager informed on aspects within the care team specific to documentation and referral management.
- Keeps the sales team informed on referral management.
- Prepares reports for scheduling tracking and participates in agency meetings to ensure patient and associate scheduling needs are met.
- Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers, associates, patients/family members and community personnel.
- Adheres to communication and accountability guidelines established by local and regional administration.
- Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to agency safety standards.
- Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale and HIPAA concerning community and patient information.
- Assists with coordination of scheduling for timely initiation of care
- Provides support with scheduling as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
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.
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Attention to detail and accuracy are the hallmarks of a Medication Aide. If this describes you, then a career with Brookdale Senior Living could be the right job for you. As a Medication Aide, you will provide direct care to our senior residents that follows a personalized medication and treatment service plan.
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Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, such as an RN or CNA, or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s caregiver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our caregivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Provides direct supervision of care giving within the community. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence. Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.
- Provides direct supervision of resident care staff, which includes monitoring job performance, conducting associate performance evaluations, coaching and counseling associates and conducting and documenting corrective action as needed.
- Coordinates training and education of resident care staff on an ongoing basis.
- Verifies all associate hours on time cards and weekly hour’s report. Completes nursing schedules to assure proper coverage to meet resident needs and according to budget.
- Assigns weekly blood pressures and weights to rotating shifts.
- Monitors staff in administration of medication, to include frequents audits of medication sheets.
- Assists the Health and Wellness Director in medication management, including administration of medications to residents, ordering medication from pharmacy and maintaining records as dictated in Brookdale Senior Living policies and procedures manual. Assures that medications are properly stored, medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standards.
- Observes residents health status, takes actions to address concerns within scope of practice, and reports all significant changes, reactions to medications and treatment or significant incidences to Health and Wellness Director in a timely manner. Reviews capabilities of resident who self-administer medications on a regular basis (refer to state regulations regarding medication assistance and documentation).
- Conducts pre-admission screening of prospective new residents when assigned by supervisor and updates every six months or as needed. Assures that all required documentation, including service plans and nursing assessments, is completed.
- Performs ongoing assessments of resident physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with nurse to assure quality proactive care as allowed by state regulation.
- Communicates to families regarding resident's personal needs and achievements. Reminds families of need for scheduled physician, dental, or eye appointments.
- Assists in organizing and developing service plan reviews as required, with appropriate resident care team members and resident families.
- Observes residents, records significant reactions, and notifies Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, physician, and pharmacist (as applicable) of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Responds promptly to all emergency calls from residents, including residents residing in independent section of community.
- Performs daily, weekly and monthly safety and infection control checks of the home and grounds, assisting the Executive Director and the Health and Wellness Director for resident health and safety
purposes.
- Coordinates monthly staff schedules, arranges replacement staffing when necessary and maintains clear records of all changes, requests and irregularities.
- Assures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, psych visits, labs, x-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.
- Participates in the maintenance of resident records including review of documentation performed by resident assistants, monthly MAR reviews, setting up new resident and thinning records appropriately.
- Participates in department quality improvement activities, to include completion of quality assurance surveys as assigned by Executive Director and/or the Health and Wellness Director.
- Shares on call duties as required.
- Participates in community functions including family socials and open houses. Communicates with community professionals.
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.
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Manages the day-to-day healthcare operations of the community to ensure resident’s healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as resident’s healthcare needs change.
- Ensures consistent quality resident care and service delivery throughout all shifts; this may require assuming the role and responsibilities of a Resident Care Associate in order to meet the residents’ needs and staffing requirements.
- Assists in the supervision of community-based licensed nursing staff, medication technicians/CMA's, and Resident Care Associates.
- Provides training and education to Resident Care Associates on an ongoing basis to include classroom in-services and situation-specific training.
- Assists in the maintenance of resident charts and review of documentation performed by care giving staff.
- As allowed by the Nurse Practice Act, assists in assessing the health, functional, and psycho social status of residents. Initiates individualized Personal Service Plans and proactively manages care and services for each resident. Evaluates the effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their environment.
- Ensures and conducts Personal Service Plan reviews and updates, according to Brookdale and state requirements, to ensure residents’ service needs are met.
- Assists in the achievement of occupancy goals by monitoring the health, safety and well-being of residents, proactively identifying those at risk for move out. Implements timely problem solving.
- Oversees and manages the continuity and consistency of medication training, pharmacy management and medication supervision and/or administration in the community. Conducts periodic Care Associate medication skills inventory checks, and periodic medication audits per Brookdale Guidelines.
- Implements and maintains Brookdale operating standards, systems and processes. Monitors and participates in Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs at Safety Committee Meetings, Collaborative Care Meetings and Family Care Conferences.
- Assists in the scheduling and follow through of physician visits including, but not limited to, dental appointments, eye appointments, therapy, and hospice both in house and scheduled visits out of the community. Ensures communication, as appropriate, on the results of these visits.
- Completes documentation as required by Brookdale or state regulatory agencies.
- Communicates information in a timely manner to the appropriate person or agency regarding changes in residents’ health/well-being, personal needs, risk management issues, customer service issues, family or outside health care provider concerns.
- Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates to reduce the occurrence of Worker’s Compensation claims.
- Participates in community events, including family and social functions.
- Shares on-call and Manager on Duty responsibilities/shifts as required.
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.
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At Brookdale, our dining experience starts with our Dishwashers, or Kitchen Utility associates. Seniors at our communities expect clean dining wear and eating utensils. Our dishwashers run our dish washing machines, ensuring we provide our residents and guests with clean and sparkling plates, silverware and glasses at mealtime. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for working with seniors? Whether you are a seasoned driver or you simply have a heart for helping people, Brookdale’s Driver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted friends and companions who bring a passion for helping others. Our drivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned caregiver, such as an RN or CNA, or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s caregiver job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our caregivers share warm smiles while helping seniors enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Assists the Director of Social Services in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of the social service programs of the community.
- Meets with administration, medical, nursing staff, and other related departments in planning social services, as directed. Involves the residents/families in planning social service programs when possible.
- Interviews resident/families in a private and confidential setting regarding personal information. Information obtained can include but is not limited to: personal and family problems, and past illnesses.
- Provides consultation to members of our staff and community agencies, in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the residents through the development of social service programs.
- Performs administrative requirements (completing necessary forms, reports, etc.), and submits completed forms to the Director.
- Records and maintains regular Social Service progress notes indicating response to the treatment plan and/or adjustment to the new living setting.
- Provides information to residents/families about Medicare, Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs available. Participates in community planning related to the interests and needs of the residents and families.
- Refers residents/families to appropriate social service agencies when the community cannot provide for the services or needs of the resident.
- Participates in discharge planning, development, implementation of social care plans, and resident assessments.
- Compiles and maintains a social service directory listing available for community resources.
- Compiles information on discharge plans and presents it to appropriate committee, as required.
- Assists in making appointments and arranging transportation for the resident/family as requested or appropriate.
- Assists in the development, administration, and coordination of department policies and procedures.
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.
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Are you someone who has high attention to detail and accuracy? If so, then Brookdale’s Certified Medication Aide/Tech may be the right job for you. At our communities, our Certified Med Aides/Techs provide direct care to senior residents that follow a personalized medication and treatment service plan. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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If you are an organizer who enjoys planning wellness and recreation programs, become a Brookdale Program Coordinator. Our senior living residents enjoy both personal and community group activities and the social interaction that come with them. Bring a smile to our residents by planning events and outings and help to make their day both fulfilling and fun.
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Have a passion for helping people? Brookdale will offer you the opportunity to care for the same individuals each day becoming part of their extended community family. Our senior residents are looking for trusted companions and as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you are that person bringing a smile to their face each time they see you.
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Manages the day-to-day healthcare operations of the community to ensure resident’s healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as resident’s healthcare needs change.
- Ensures consistent quality resident care and service delivery throughout all shifts; this may require assuming the role and responsibilities of a Resident Care Associate in order to meet the residents’ needs and staffing requirements.
- Assists in the supervision of community-based licensed nursing staff, medication technicians/CMA's, and Resident Care Associates.
- Provides training and education to Resident Care Associates on an ongoing basis to include classroom in-services and situation-specific training.
- Assists in the maintenance of resident charts and review of documentation performed by care giving staff.
- As allowed by the Nurse Practice Act, assists in assessing the health, functional, and psycho social status of residents. Initiates individualized Personal Service Plans and proactively manages care and services for each resident. Evaluates the effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their environment.
- Ensures and conducts Personal Service Plan reviews and updates, according to Brookdale and state requirements, to ensure residents’ service needs are met.
- Assists in the achievement of occupancy goals by monitoring the health, safety and well-being of residents, proactively identifying those at risk for move out. Implements timely problem solving.
- Oversees and manages the continuity and consistency of medication training, pharmacy management and medication supervision and/or administration in the community. Conducts periodic Care Associate medication skills inventory checks, and periodic medication audits per Brookdale Guidelines.
- Implements and maintains Brookdale operating standards, systems and processes. Monitors and participates in Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs at Safety Committee Meetings, Collaborative Care Meetings and Family Care Conferences.
- Assists in the scheduling and follow through of physician visits including, but not limited to, dental appointments, eye appointments, therapy, and hospice both in house and scheduled visits out of the community. Ensures communication, as appropriate, on the results of these visits.
- Completes documentation as required by Brookdale or state regulatory agencies.
- Communicates information in a timely manner to the appropriate person or agency regarding changes in residents’ health/well-being, personal needs, risk management issues, customer service issues, family or outside health care provider concerns.
- Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates to reduce the occurrence of Worker’s Compensation claims.
- Participates in community events, including family and social functions.
- Shares on-call and Manager on Duty responsibilities/shifts as required.
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.
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Have a passion for food and serving seniors? Then being a dining services assistant at Brookdale is for you! As a serving assistant, you will provide superior customer service by directing and coordinating the dining experience of residents and guests in an upscale atmosphere. Here you will have work-life balance with defined schedules and be a valued member of the team. You are not just serving, you are enriching lives. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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At Brookdale, our dining experience starts with our Dishwashers, or Kitchen Utility associates. Seniors at our communities expect clean dining wear and eating utensils. Our dishwashers run our dish washing machines, ensuring we provide our residents and guests with clean and sparkling plates, silverware and glasses at mealtime. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Have a passion for working with seniors? If you are starting your career in healthcare, and you have a heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s Program Assistant job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted friends and companions who bring a passion for helping others. Our program assistants share warm smiles while helping seniors with dementia enjoy their daily routines and live life to the fullest. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.
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Keeping our communities running in top-notch condition requires the skills of an experienced maintenance technician. Maintaining the interior and exterior of community buildings and grounds is a great career for the individual who likes working with their hands and tools. Our residents will appreciate your services as you keep public and private living areas up to expectations in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and company policies.