Responsible and accountable for the clinical operational efficiencies and the quality healthcare outcomes through effective leadership and management of department staff. Consults with and advises management to ensure that department goals and performance measures are met.   - Provides input and plans in the overall development and administration of the agency as set forth in the policies and procedures. Directs implementation of approved work methods, patient care models and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care. Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total Home Health program. - Reviews and evaluates existing policies and practices to determine if current methods provide the means for the staff to carry out their responsibilities and achieve projected goals. Communicates any changes to management. - Participates in all activities relevant to the professional services furnished, including the development of qualifications and the assignment of personnel. Responsible for supervising, orientation and competency evaluation of all department staff. Provides mentoring through education, general meetings, timely evaluations, in-service training and management of productivity expectations. Responsible for interviewing and hiring all team members. - Maintains the agency in a state of survey readiness at all times. Ensures the agency and all programs comply with state, local and federal regulatory requirements. - Provides clinical oversight for all home health patients including referrals, initial certification, admissions, evaluations of eligibility and utilization of visits, re-certifications, face to face encounters, discharges, adverse events, etc. Coordinates case conferences oversight with each discipline reporting to ensure quality care for patients. - Ensures an effective quality assurance program is established and maintained, including the oversight of all required agency manuals. Participates actively in quality assessment improvement teams, meetings and activities. Assists with and participates in quality improvement programs as required including chart audits and oversight of adverse events. Assists with processing appeals and denials as requested. - Enforces the home health model by following workflow processes as established and holding team members accountable to task assignments. Reviews key benchmark reports with team members, sets clear expectations on performance, provides training/resources to achieve expectations and hold firm accountability. Responsible for facilitation of effective and compliant team meetings according to state and federal regulations. - Provides a lead role regarding oversight and approval of effective workflow in the Electronic Medical Records application. Ensures that all team member documentation is compliant, comprehensive and clearly reflects ongoing eligibility as well as an effective patient family centered plan of care. - Maintains effective and efficient ongoing communication with management, reporting all operational aspects of the agency related to patient care, financial operations, physician relations, community relations or other areas impacting the Home Health Agency performance. - Maintains positive relationships and rapport with associates, residents, family members and the greater community. Networks with professional resources and community partners to facilitate positive integration. Promotes customer service orientation to all home health personnel. - Under the direction of management, participates with network plans, strategic growth plans, marketing activities, community functions and public health education events. - May be required to provide direct patient care, on call and/or manage a caseload as well as complete admissions.   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.

 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.

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.

Responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the Skilled community. Adheres to the community standards and maintains the highest degree of quality care at all times. Remains in accordance with federal and state regulations.   - Assists the Director of Clinical Services in managing the day-to-day operations of the skilled clinical services department during the scheduled hours. - Assesses the needs and development of residents and implements comprehensive care plans accordingly. Consults with residents’ physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviews and updates comprehensive care plans, ensuring they are interdisciplinary and updated by the Charge Nurse as changes occur. - Works with interdisciplinary team members in developing a discharge plan for individual residents and assists in achieving discharge planning. - Conducts resident rounds to assess and/or supervise nursing care, assess condition of residents, and ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. Assists Charge Nurses with resident care needs and audits documentation. Communicates with and acts as a liaison between residents, family, physicians, and associates. - Participates in developing and maintaining policy and procedures that govern the clinical services day-to-day operations. Makes written and verbal recommendations to the Director of Clinical Services concerning the operations of the nursing department. - Participates in associate evaluations and administers disciplinary action as requested. - Ensures proper transition of nursing reports upon starting and ending shift duty hours. - Completes follow-up investigations on incidents/accidents and provides, or arranges for, follow-up education as indicated. Reports occupational exposure to blood, bodily fluid, infections materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with community policy. - Ensures assigned work areas (i.e. nurse station, medication cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms, and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Monitors supplies and places orders as needed. Ensures medication room and medication cart are locked according to regulations. - Follows up on any pharmacy recommendations to assure response and implementation of order changes. - Attends regularly conducted staff meetings as scheduled by the Director of Clinical Services/Nurse Manager and participates in continuing education in-service programs. Attends various committee meetings as required by the Director, Clinical Services. - 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.

Responsible for overall coordination of business development and education of patients, insurance companies, physicians, hospitals, nurses, community resources, other health care specialists and the local community. Ensures continuity of care, smooth interaction and communication between all involved in patient care activities. In conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services, is responsible for development of home health programs in the general community. - Visits and establishes effective rapport with physicians, office staff, discharge planners and other referral sources. - Participates in external marketing, including building relationships with referral sources, supporting marketing functions sponsored by the communities to engage in community networking, conducting physician visits, and meeting with discharge planners as needed. - Responsible for community home health program development. In cooperation with the Senior Director, National Sales & Marketing and Director of Home Health Professional Development, assesses the needs of the program and develops a marketing plan of action with quarterly goals. - Integrates efforts with community marketing team to ensure efforts are coordinated and in line with the community’s goals. - Seeks new markets in the community to promote education. - Participates in the planning for expansion of patient referrals. - Develops and delivers health educational services. - Attends weekly case conferences and provides feedback/reports on patient’s progress. Acts as liaison to physician to report patient’s progress toward goals, response to treatment, or updated treatment plans. Serves as a liaison with hospital planners to ensure smooth transition from hospital to home. - Creates and presents business plan to target physicians, Assisted Living Facilities and other key referral sources. - If a licensed clinician, may be asked to occasionally cover community based residents as needed for SOC, care plan development or assistance with staffing. 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.

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the buildings and grounds to maintain proper care of the assigned community(s) in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards/regulations and company policies. - Directs the community maintenance, housekeeping and laundry (if applicable) staff, to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, resolving disciplinary issues and firing. - Directs the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds through maintenance staff. Inspects completed work for conformance to standards and policies. - Implements preventative maintenance programs. Coordinates compliance with local, state and federal building codes, SDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, and fire codes. - Coordinates engineering contractors and vendors, making sure insurance and licenses are current. - Conducts regular inspections of life safety systems, including fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems. - Coordinates annual apartment maintenance schedule and completion. Oversees necessary repairs and maintenance in apartments and common areas including refurbishment for move-ins. - Ensures the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and garbage/trash removal. - Prepares and follows approved budget. Tracks utility consumption and expense files. - Maintains inventory control for all general supplies, parts and equipment for necessary repairs and maintenance. Maintains all required engineering files. - Assesses all plumbing and electrical problems within the community and determines the best course of action to correct the problem. Works within the legal scope of local and state codes. - Reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and take necessary precautions - Assess property damage and file property damage claims in accordance with company policy. - Responds appropriately to resident or community emergencies by assisting as needed. - Maintains office, shops and mechanical areas within company standards. 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.

Provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with establish dietary policies and procedures.   - Coordinates nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about residents. - Assists Manager in the planning of food in accordance with resident dietary requirements. - Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through written record systems. - Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas. - Maintains level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assists in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies. - Identifies and participates in process improvement initiatives that improve the resident experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment. - Assists in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks. - Assists in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy. - Sets up serving line with food, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed. - Assists in preparing trays to include placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.   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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have a passion for working with seniors? Whether you are starting your career or are a seasoned health care professional, or you simply have a heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s Program Coordinator job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted friends and companions who bring a passion for helping others. Our program coordinators 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.  

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.

Responsible and accountable for the clinical operational efficiencies and the quality healthcare outcomes through effective leadership of the Hospice agency staff. Consults with and advises the Hospice Director to ensure that the Hospice agency goals and performance measures are met. - Provides input in the planning of the overall development and administration of the Hospice agency as set forth in the policies and procedures. Assists with the implementation of approved work methods, patient care models and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care. - Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total Hospice program. - Ensures that current policies and procedures are consistently followed. - Participates in all activities relevant to the clinical services furnished, including assistance with the development of qualifications and the assignment of personnel. - Responsible for supervising, orientation and competency evaluation of all Hospice staff. Provides mentoring through education, general meetings, timely evaluations, in-service training and management of productivity expectations. Participates in interviewing and hiring new associates. - Assists with maintaining the Hospice agency in a state of survey readiness at all times. Ensures the agency and all programs comply with state, local, accrediting body, and federal regulatory requirements. - Provides clinical oversight for all Hospice patients including referrals, initial certification, admissions, evaluations of eligibility and utilization of visits, re-certifications, face to face encounters, discharges, adverse events, etc. Coordinates IDG meetings including oversight of each discipline reporting to ensure quality care for patients. - Ensures an effective quality assessment process improvement (QAPI) program is implemented and maintained fully, including assistance with the oversight of all required agency manuals. Participates actively in the QAPI meetings and activities. Assists with and participates in required aspects of the QAPI program including chart audits and oversight of adverse events. Assists with processing appeals and denials as requested. - Enforces the Hospice model by following workflow processes as established and holding team members accountable for task assignments. - Reviews key benchmark reports with team members, sets clear expectations on performance, provides training/resources to achieve expectations and hold firm accountability. - Responsible for facilitation of effective and compliant interdisciplinary team meetings according to state and federal regulations. - Provides a lead role regarding oversight and approval of effective workflow in the Electronic Medical Record’s application. Ensures that all associate documentation is compliant, comprehensive and clearly reflects ongoing eligibility as well as an effective patient family centered plan of care. - Maintains effective and efficient ongoing communication with management, reporting all clinical aspects of the agency related to patient care, physician relations, community relations or other areas impacting the Hospice Agency’s performance. Accountable for the day to day management of direct and indirect expenses impacting patient care. - Maintains positive relationships and rapport with associates, residents, family members and the greater community. Networks with professional resources and community partners to facilitate positive integration. Promotes customer service orientation to all Hospice personnel. - Under the direction of the Hospice Director, participates and assists with network plans, strategic growth plans, marketing activities, community functions and public health education events. - May be required to provide direct patient care, on call and/or manage a caseload as well as complete admissions. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of quality interdisciplinary home health care services, ensuring compliance to federal/state standards and clinical best practices. - Supervises, monitors, and ensures competencies and performance of assigned home health care team(s) and ensures the delivery of quality home health services. - Supervises ongoing case management of all patients ensuring an accurate evaluation and treatment plan, maintaining our quality model, and utilizing services appropriately to achieve optimal outcomes. - Provides clinical oversight for home health patients within assigned team(s). - Reviews electronically submitted documentation and provides feedback to clinicians regarding deficiencies or OASIS corrections (with feedback from Quality Review Specialist) to ensure the medical records reflect compliance with medical necessity, homebound status, and visit utilization and are supported by individual patient assessment/ documentation support and transition (discharge) planning. - Reviews agency assigned team outcome data, participates in and facilitates improvement activities for agency outcomes performance. - Reviews patient schedules to ensure appropriate coordination of care and clinical needs and ensures efficiency of clinical associates. - Works directly with the assigned home health care team with the ongoing implementation of approved work methods, patient care model, and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care. - Maintains ongoing communication regarding patient care with physicians, referral sources, caregivers, patients, community management, and associates to facilitate coordination of care. - Coordinates case conference with clinical team ensuring quality care of patients as evidenced by supporting documentation. - Serves as an educator and mentor for assigned home health care team regarding home health documentation, including addressing deficiencies in clinical documentation, inconsistencies, clinical standards of care, and compliance. - Assists with orientation of home health associates. - Maintains effective and efficient ongoing communication with the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) related to patient care, physician relations, community relations, or other areas impacting agency quality performance. - Participates in quality assurance and improvement program as established and led by the Director of Clinical Services and in partnership with the Quality Review Specialist. - Provides performance feedback and coaching to direct report home health associates. - Adheres to established confidentiality standards and HIPAA guidelines concerning community and patient information. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the day-to-day interactions with co-workers, management staff, and customers. - Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers and community associates. - Assists the DCS/ADCS in maintaining the agency in a state of survey readiness at all times. 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.

Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. - Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. - Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. - Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. - Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. - Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. - Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services. - Assesses home care patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site evaluations. - Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver. - Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Manager, Clinical Services and physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions. - Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician. - Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes. - Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of services provided. - Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement processes. - Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis. - Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards per agency policy. - Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional conferences and professional organizations. 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.

Represents the skilled nursing community/ies and Brookdale to assigned hospital and healthcare focused accounts to drive sales and occupancy goals for assigned skilled nursing communities. Generates referrals from hospitals and assigned accounts to increase market share to meet occupancy goals. Keeps abreast of issues impacting hospital changes as well as competitors to keep community and regional team aware of any changes that would impact the market. Partners with regional and community leadership to develop strategic plans and tactics to grow market share within assigned accounts.   - Understands community budgeted occupancy goals and quality mix and referral needs of the community. - Responds to referrals in a timely manner necessary to beat the competition in the market - Utilizes Green, Yellow and Red admission guidelines to make timely admission decisions. - Completes the pre-admission assessment tools for new admissions to prepare the internal team on anticipated medical needs and anything important to ensure a smooth transition. - Partners daily with internal community admissions, clinical and operations team to ensure communication on pending referrals, admissions and other pertinent data related to admissions to the skilled community. - Visits assigned hospitals daily/weekly/monthly as necessary to maintain and to grow referral/admission volume. - Seeks to gather updated information on hospital programs, physician partners, changes in policies/protocols that could impact business relationships and communicates with community and regional leadership for ongoing strategic planning. - Promotes skilled community metrics, outcomes and programs to hospital professionals including case managers, post-acute leaders, and physicians to position Brookdale against competition and to increase referral volume. - Reports customer service issues or service recover needs to internal operations and clinical partners. - Follows up on other Brookdale community residents in the hospital to triage to skilled as appropriate or communicate and hand off to appropriate community for a smooth return. - Maintains all professional contacts and assessments in company preferred database/EHR system. - Tracks/trends all individual productivity on the monthly HCL log. - Communicates with community and regional sales leadership weekly schedule and scheduled appointments and outcomes.   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.

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.

Responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with physician orders, recognizing standards of practice and establishing company policies and procedures. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Follows the plan of care, provides treatments, and works collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. - Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. - Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care. - Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. - Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group, including Hospice Aide, Director of Clinical Services – Hospice, and Chaplain. - Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques. - Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. - Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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.

Administers quality, skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in the home and in accordance with physician orders and the Plan of Care (POC) under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Director, Clinical Services. Performs all functions in a professional and ethical manner and collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure the provision of quality patient care. - Under the direction of a RN, provides patient care and identifies the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients. - Verifies Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to the physician’s orders, assessment data, established standards and guidelines and documents accordingly. Incorporates short and long term goals as established by the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in the nursing notes. - Performs an ongoing assessment during each visit and documents data in patient medical records. Communicates significant findings, problems, or changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising RN and/or Director of Clinical Services and the physician and documents all findings, communications and appropriate interventions. Documents nursing interventions including patient response. - Assesses patient/caregiver’s knowledge of disease process, treatment regimen and/or medication administration. Provides basic and specialized teaching as ordered in the Plan of Care and based on the patient’s needs. Identifies and recommends other disciplines needed for quality care of the patient. - Performs with current standards of practice and with the agency’s policies and procedures. Ensures that all nursing notes, supply logs/visit logs are accurate and turned into the office according to agency policy. - Prioritizes patients’ schedules based on patient needs and provides services in an efficient, timely manner to all assigned patients. Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing patient assignments and documentation within projected time frames and arrives to appointments on schedule. - Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and responds appropriately. - Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Attends scheduled meetings, in-services, workshops, 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.

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 a Sales Manager, you will find opportunities to grow your career in one of the fastest growing industries in today’s market.

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.

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.

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.

Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned CNA or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale is for you. Our Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA’s provides direct care to senior residents, assist in maintaining a safe environment, and provides a high level of care on a daily basis. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.

Provides direct care to residents, while promoting the resident’s highest level of functioning, as directed by management. Assists in maintaining the resident’s environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within community standards, State and Federal Regulations.   - Receives and communicates report to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies the management of any changes in resident medical condition/status. - Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care. - Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned. - Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining areas. Assists with set up and feeding of meals. - Assists residents with toilet and incontinent care. Makes incontinent checks at least every 2 hours and provides incontinent care as needed. - Makes room checks and verifies resident location at least every 2 hours. - Keeps resident’s rooms neat and clean. - Performs clinical procedures according to community policy. - Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by management. - Completes prevention and restorative care that includes but not limited to PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care. - Maintains a working knowledge of Community policy & procedure pertinent to role. - Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents. - Participates actively in Interdisciplinary Team Process including completing assessments and documentation as assigned. Attends care plan meetings as assigned. Acts as resident advocate. - Communicates effectively with the residents, families, visitors, members of the health care team, and other disciplines. - Actively participates in Community Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program. - Maintains education development to include attending ongoing education development to maintain compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices. - Maintains resident confidentiality. 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.

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.

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.

Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned CNA or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale is for you. Our Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA’s provides direct care to senior residents, assist in maintaining a safe environment, and provides a high level of care on a daily basis. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ensures community is adequately staffed in order to meet resident’s care and service needs and in accordance with the company standards and guidelines. - Coordinates resident services and/or associate schedules. Responsible for filling all open shifts by contacting back up associates according to established protocol. - Ensures that community and corporate policies are disseminated and followed by all care associates. - Provides services as needed and within professional and state guidelines. - Coordinates alternative resources for associates and families. - Ensures adequate staffing coverage for the provision of services on a day-to-day basis. - Reports all accidents and/or incidents to the Director or designee immediately. - Completes data entry and administrative reporting as necessary. - Assists the Director or designee in the recruiting, hiring, orientation and training of new associates. - 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.

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.

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.

Have a passion for helping people? Whether you are starting your career or a seasoned CNA or you simply have the heart for helping people, then Brookdale is for you. Our Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA’s provides direct care to senior residents, assist in maintaining a safe environment, and provides a high level of care on a daily basis. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of quality interdisciplinary home health care services, ensuring compliance to federal/state standards and clinical best practices. - Supervises, monitors, and ensures competencies and performance of assigned home health care team(s) and ensures the delivery of quality home health services. - Supervises ongoing case management of all patients ensuring an accurate evaluation and treatment plan, maintaining our quality model, and utilizing services appropriately to achieve optimal outcomes. - Provides clinical oversight for home health patients within assigned team(s). - Reviews electronically submitted documentation and provides feedback to clinicians regarding deficiencies or OASIS corrections (with feedback from Quality Review Specialist) to ensure the medical records reflect compliance with medical necessity, homebound status, and visit utilization and are supported by individual patient assessment/ documentation support and transition (discharge) planning. - Reviews agency assigned team outcome data, participates in and facilitates improvement activities for agency outcomes performance. - Reviews patient schedules to ensure appropriate coordination of care and clinical needs and ensures efficiency of clinical associates. - Works directly with the assigned home health care team with the ongoing implementation of approved work methods, patient care model, and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care. - Maintains ongoing communication regarding patient care with physicians, referral sources, caregivers, patients, community management, and associates to facilitate coordination of care. - Coordinates case conference with clinical team ensuring quality care of patients as evidenced by supporting documentation. - Serves as an educator and mentor for assigned home health care team regarding home health documentation, including addressing deficiencies in clinical documentation, inconsistencies, clinical standards of care, and compliance. - Assists with orientation of home health associates. - Maintains effective and efficient ongoing communication with the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) related to patient care, physician relations, community relations, or other areas impacting agency quality performance. - Participates in quality assurance and improvement program as established and led by the Director of Clinical Services and in partnership with the Quality Review Specialist. - Provides performance feedback and coaching to direct report home health associates. - Adheres to established confidentiality standards and HIPAA guidelines concerning community and patient information. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the day-to-day interactions with co-workers, management staff, and customers. - Maintains positive relationships and rapport with co-workers and community associates. - Assists the DCS/ADCS in maintaining the agency in a state of survey readiness at all times. 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.

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.

Responsible for overall coordination of business development and education of patients, insurance companies, physicians, hospitals, nurses, community resources, other health care specialists and the local community. Ensures continuity of care, smooth interaction and communication between all involved in patient care activities. In conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services, is responsible for development of home health programs in the general community. - Visits and establishes effective rapport with physicians, office staff, discharge planners and other referral sources. - Participates in external marketing, including building relationships with referral sources, supporting marketing functions sponsored by the communities to engage in community networking, conducting physician visits, and meeting with discharge planners as needed. - Responsible for community home health program development. In cooperation with the Senior Director, National Sales & Marketing and Director of Home Health Professional Development, assesses the needs of the program and develops a marketing plan of action with quarterly goals. - Integrates efforts with community marketing team to ensure efforts are coordinated and in line with the community’s goals. - Seeks new markets in the community to promote education. - Participates in the planning for expansion of patient referrals. - Develops and delivers health educational services. - Attends weekly case conferences and provides feedback/reports on patient’s progress. Acts as liaison to physician to report patient’s progress toward goals, response to treatment, or updated treatment plans. Serves as a liaison with hospital planners to ensure smooth transition from hospital to home. - Creates and presents business plan to target physicians, Assisted Living Facilities and other key referral sources. - If a licensed clinician, may be asked to occasionally cover community based residents as needed for SOC, care plan development or assistance with staffing. 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.