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.

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 food and serving seniors? Then being a dining services coordinator at Brookdale is for you! As a serving coordinator, 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.

Do you have a heart for people and enjoy serving the senior community? If so, become a Brookdale LPN Wellness Nurse. Our senior residents are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Here at our assisted living communities, our Wellness Nurses share and receive smiles by providing personalized health care.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, which reflect Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity. - Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan. - Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. - Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record. - Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines. - Implements resident care that is accurately, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times. - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. - Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned. - Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords. - Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers. - Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner. - Participates in educational programs. 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 timely review of home health coding during the training period of the Coding Specialist. In partnership with the Coding Trainers, the Coding Reviewer supports and assists the Coding Specialist in developing a coding competency that will prepare them for home health coding certification. - Reviews coding completed by the Coding Specialist during the training period through attainment of the coding certification. - Provides instruction and education on inaccurate/incomplete coding recommendations from the Coding Specialist. - Collaborates with the Coding Trainers in identifying opportunities for coding instruction and remedial training. - Collaborates with the Coding Trainer for measuring competency levels of Home Health Coding Specialists. - Assists with Home Care Specialist workflow, as needed, to maintain timely processing of OASIS visits. - Adheres to established confidentiality standards and HIPAA concerning community and patient information. - Adheres to established confidentiality standards and HIPAA concerning community and patient information. - Participates in the Coding Specialist training programs, as needed. May assist the Coding Trainers in education and updates related to coding regulations and guidelines. - Provides support in reviewing coding as needed with other associates assigned to provide coding in agencies other than the coding specialist 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 clinical and operational success of the rehabilitation program within a Brookdale Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Ensures quality patient care and an exceptional customer service experience through the provision of appropriate rehabilitation services. Achieves specific clinical, operational and financial objectives through strong leadership and effective management. Partners with SNF leadership to monitor the rehabilitation program outcomes and assure regulatory compliance, prudent resource utilization and adherence to reimbursement guidelines under Medicare A, Medicare B, Medicaid and HMO/Insurance. Responsible for program development, as well as, internal and external marketing of the SNF rehabilitation program. Maintains the objectives, goals and philosophy of healthcare delivery in conjunction with the Brookdale Mission and Cornerstones.   - Facilitates a consistent service delivery of Brookdale SNF rehabilitation services including highest quality care for the patient and family. - Sets program development goals, facilitates performance improvement in key department operational performance measures, and conducts ongoing evaluation of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency. Identifies problems and formulates solutions to achieve prudent resource utilization and business objectives. - Leads new program and/or organizational initiatives and is responsible for the successful implementation of programs. Takes responsibility for learning and managing new programs or initiatives within the department. - Directs and supervises all SNF rehabilitation associates to ensure effective and efficient departmental operation and provision of SNF rehabilitation services. - Promotes efficient care delivery, including individual, concurrent, co-treatment, and group treatment strategies per reimbursement and regulatory guidelines to facilitate achievement of patients’ rehabilitation goals. - Determines staffing needs and coordinates schedules, including vacation and weekend coverage, to ensure sufficient staff availability for prescribed frequency of rehabilitation services coverage to meet patient needs, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and department efficiency. - Attends, participates in, and / or leads when appropriate, SNF management meetings to ensure care coordination, compliance with State, Federal and payer source regulations (e.g. Medicare / Managed Care), patient satisfaction, and billing accuracy and quality outcomes. Coordinates communication with patients, family members, and SNF care associates to ensure successful care transitions for needed services outside of the SNF. - Utilizes electronic medical records (EMR) program(s) and software applications to ensure efficient, effective delivery and documentation of rehabilitation services. - Serves as an educational resource to the community regarding SNF rehabilitation services. Coordinates available resources for staff and families. Coordinates internal and external marketing of SNF inpatient rehabilitation program to identify, in coordination with physicians, eligible rehabilitation patients. - Conducts monthly documentation performance reviews, communicates trends, and provides individual associate feedback for quality improvement. Ensures timely response to compliance and / or Medicare claim reviews and denials in coordination with Brookdale Regional Director of Appeals. - Conducts ongoing activities to achieve program compliance with Brookdale policies and procedures, infection control standards, equipment monitoring and calibration, and State and Federal regulations for survey preparedness and the SNF Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. - Participates in the recruiting, interviewing and on-boarding of new associates. Conducts associate orientation, training, and performance evaluations and provides feedback, direction and coaching for associate performance. - Ensures associate compliance with Human Resource policies including, but not limited to, licensure verification, personnel file management, State / Federal / Brookdale wage and hour law regulations, device management and associate compliance with Learning Management System (LMS) completion. - Participates as a member of the leadership team to achieve community goals including excellence in clinical outcomes, quality measures, restorative programming and customer service.   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.

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, which reflect Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity. - Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan. - Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. - Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record. - Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines. - Implements resident care that is accurately, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times. - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. - Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned. - Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords. - Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers. - Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner. - Participates in educational programs. 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/Manager, Clinical.   - 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/Manager, Clinical 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.

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 the overall direction of the hospice services. Responsible for the delegation and coordination of hospice personnel evaluations. Establishes standards of care to comply with federal and state regulations and guide-lines. Establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. - Establishes standards of care to comply with federal and state regulations and guidelines. - Establishes implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. - Ensures organizational compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements. - Monitors business operations to ensure financial stability. - Evaluates hospice services and personnel using measurable outcomes and objectives. - Manages and resolves conflict and complaints. - Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication including integration or technology, as applicable. - Ensures hospice personnel stay current with clinical information and practices. - Develops staff to include completing orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing and quality assessment performance improvement. - Ensures that interdisciplinary care is provided, supportive services are available to personnel, and that appropriate service policies and procedures are developed and implemented to accomplish identified outcomes. - Directs staff in performance of their duties including admission, discharge, transfer, revocation, and provision of service to patients. - Ensures appropriate staff supervision during all service hours. - Monitors service utilization to ensure delivery of comprehensive care. - Ensures services provided by other agencies are authorized by hospice. - Ensures collaboration with agencies and vendors for effective management of services, and standards of ethical business and clinical practice are maintained. 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.

Delivers high quality speech-language pathology services to patients with speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders, including screening, assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. Improves patients’ communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. Promotes rehab services within the Community, attends meetings and care conferences, performs administrative and billing duties within specified guidelines and timeframes. Demonstrates personal and professional work behaviors which promote the practice of speech-language pathology within the Community. Adheres to applicable principles and practices of speech-language pathology, Brookdale policy and procedures and State / Federal regulations.   - Optimizes communication, cognitive and swallowing skills of patients by performing the following tasks: screening, 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. - Conducts evaluations using standardized tests, specifically selected to assess the individual patient after thorough review of the resident’s medical record, in order to determine patients’ baseline status and identify impairments, functional deficits and potential to improve based on normative data. - Establishes individual patient plan of care, based on current evidence, to optimally address patient-specific goals and to comply with service delivery parameters in accordance with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, Managed Care Contract or other guidelines specific to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. - 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 skilled 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’s orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. - Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices. - Instructs patient, family and staff in appropriate speech language procedures or home program to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities. - Participates in transition / discharge planning. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. - Utilizes the Community electronic medical record to review the patient’s medical chart, complete forms such as patient screens, physician orders, transition documentation. Documents evaluation, treatment encounter notes, progress reports, re-certifications, discharge notes and other required patient data in the Therapy electronic medical record. Utilizes guidelines for skilled documentation - Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner meeting all regulatory guidelines. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed. - Adheres to Brookdale policies and procedures. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale concerning patient information. - Attends in-service training, as well as, provides education to members of the patient care team and members of the community. - Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of patient therapy programs. - Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. - Complies with Human Resource policies including, but not limited to, maintaining professional licensure in good standing, staying current for personnel file items (TB Test, CPR Certification, etc.), complying with State / Federal / Brookdale wage and hour law regulations, device management and Learning Management System (LMS) completion.   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.

Manages the day-to-day clinical services of the community to ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as residents’ healthcare needs change. Supervises and provides leadership, as well as coaching, to licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community. The HWD level for each community is determined based on the total complexity of the role. Complexity criteria include, but are not limited to, factors such as size, type of product lines, medication management regulations, 90-day assessment requirements, multiple licensure requirements, state regulatory complexity, and skilled services requiring an RN.   - Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based licensed, certified, and non-certified clinical associates. - Assigns and directs work of subordinates; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems. - Provides training and education to caregivers on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services and situation-specific training. - Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by caregiving staff. - As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, oversees medication administration, oversees functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized service plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the resident’s opportunity to remain in their environment. - Manages the health care of residents, including the dissemination of information to families and associates. Ensures that family members are aware of the resident’s need for scheduled appointments. - Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents. Assures that required documentation is completed prior to or upon resident admission, including nursing assessments, service plans, and other assigned forms. Updates assessments as required by policy and as described or allowed in Nurse Practice Act or other state regulation. - Performs on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment, and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returning resident to Brookdale. - Evaluates residents, documents changes in condition, and notifies Executive Director, resident’s physician, and resident’s legally responsible party/family of resident’s condition and reactions. - Communicates with physicians regarding residents’ status and condition changes. Ensures residents are prepared for physician appointments and visits. - Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare-related services. - Participates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues, such as Service Plan meetings, involving appropriate parties as needed. - Ensures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through. - Participates in department quality improvement activities. - Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers’ Compensation claims by appropriately evaluating resident transfer and mobility needs and involving therapy services as indicated. - 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 their supervisor.

As a qualified professional, provides social services to clients in the home per physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services or appropriate supervisor. - Provides rehabilitative and support casework geared to restoring patients to their optimum level of social health adjustment. This includes assisting patients and their families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations. - Helps patients utilize the resources of their families and the community by either referring patients or acting as intermediary on behalf of the patients in their dealings with other health and welfare agencies. - Assists patients and their families with personal and environment difficulties, which predispose them toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. These range from counseling members of the patient’s family to assisting patients with admission to a nursing home. - Consults with the physician and other members of the care team for the purpose of assisting them to understand significant social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient’s health problems. - Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates them into the clinical/record. Provides summaries and re-evaluations as required. - Attends case conferences, as needed, and participates in staff development activities and in-service education. - Assists in the development and revision of the physician’s plan of treatments. - Participates in discharge planning and completes the MSW Discharge on assigned caseload. - Communicates effectively with all providing care. - Confirms the scheduling of visits with RN Case Manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel. - Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or other reasons, which will affect agreed services with the Agency. 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.

Accountable for the evaluation, direction, supervision and provision of medical social services to patients in the home. - Evaluates and assesses patient’s psychosocial status to identify problems that may affect the patient’s health status. - Assists physician and home health care team members in evaluating patient’s social, emotional and economical status, and identify community resources and other possible resources that can aid patient and family in treating and coping with identified problems and issues. - Assesses psychosocial and emotional status and initiates Baker Act if needed, for placement in an impatient psychiatric family. - Makes referrals to Adult Protective Services, as needed. - Sets realistic goals for patient and incorporates the goals in the plan of care. - Provides counseling or intervention to patient according to the plan of care. - Prepares clinical and progress notes to treatment provided to patient and submitted in a timely manner. - Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of care provided to patient. - Participates in planning for discharge of patient. - Participates in staff meetings and patient case conferences. - Assesses and screens patients that are suitable for placement in a long-term care or assisted living facility when no longer feasible to care for patient at home due to patient’s physical or mental state. - Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds with home health care staff, representatives of other departments and community agencies. - Provides treatment in compliance with the agency policies and procedures and federal and state regulations. - Participates in in-service programs. - Monitors and supervises performance of the Social Worker Assistant. 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.

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, which reflect Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity. - Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan. - Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. - Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record. - Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines. - Implements resident care that is accurately, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times. - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. - Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned. - Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords. - Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers. - Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner. - Participates in educational programs. 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.

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, which reflect Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity. - Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan. - Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. - Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record. - Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines. - Implements resident care that is accurately, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times. - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. - Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned. - Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords. - Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers. - Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner. - Participates in educational programs. 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.

Participate in on-the-job training experiences for the Health and Wellness Director role, learn new skills about senior living, and be able to demonstrate increasing proficiency and expertise with managerial and clinical responsibilities within the Brookdale organization. The Brookdale Bench Program will prepare you to assume the Health & Wellness Director role at one of our communities including, but not limited to areas of people management, clinical management, quality care and regulatory oversight when you assume the role of a Health and Wellness Director.   - Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN, RN), the Med Techs/CMAs (if required by State Regulations) and/or Lead Resident Care Associates and may also supervise Resident Care Coordinators and Supervisor, Resident Care. - Assigns and directs work of subordinates; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems. - Provides training, supervision, and monitoring of associates in the administration of medications as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act, to include auditing of medication administration records. - Provides training and education to resident care associates on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services, and situation-specific training. - Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by care giving staff. - As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized service plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their environment. - Manages the health care of residents, including the dissemination of information to families and associates. Ensures that family members are aware of resident's need for scheduled appointments. - Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents. Assures that required documentation is completed prior to or upon resident admission, including nursing assessments, service plans, and other assigned forms. Updates assessments as required by policy and as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act. - Performs on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment, and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returning resident to Brookdale. - Performs ongoing assessment/observation of residents' physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care. - Evaluates residents; documents changes in condition, and notifies executive director, physician, and resident’s legally responsible party/family of resident's condition and reactions. - Communicates with physicians regarding residents' status and condition changes. Ensures residents are prepared for physician appointments, prepares Physician Visit Form and reviews and updates resident chart. - Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare- related services. - Participates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues, such as Service Plan meetings, involving appropriate parties as needed. - Ensures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through. - Participates in department quality improvement activities. - Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers’ Compensation claims by appropriately evaluating resident transfer and mobility needs and involving therapy services as indicated. - 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.

Manages the day-to-day clinical services of the community to ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity and ensures quality care as residents’ healthcare needs change. Supervises and provides leadership, as well as coaching, to licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community. The HWD level for each community is determined based on the total complexity of the role. Complexity criteria include, but are not limited to, factors such as size, type of product lines, medication management regulations, 90-day assessment requirements, multiple licensure requirements, state regulatory complexity, and skilled services requiring an RN.   - Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based licensed, certified, and non-certified clinical associates. - Assigns and directs work of subordinates; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems. - Provides training and education to caregivers on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services and situation-specific training. - Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by caregiving staff. - As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, oversees medication administration, oversees functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized service plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the resident’s opportunity to remain in their environment. - Manages the health care of residents, including the dissemination of information to families and associates. Ensures that family members are aware of the resident’s need for scheduled appointments. - Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents. Assures that required documentation is completed prior to or upon resident admission, including nursing assessments, service plans, and other assigned forms. Updates assessments as required by policy and as described or allowed in Nurse Practice Act or other state regulation. - Performs on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment, and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returning resident to Brookdale. - Evaluates residents, documents changes in condition, and notifies Executive Director, resident’s physician, and resident’s legally responsible party/family of resident’s condition and reactions. - Communicates with physicians regarding residents’ status and condition changes. Ensures residents are prepared for physician appointments and visits. - Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare-related services. - Participates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues, such as Service Plan meetings, involving appropriate parties as needed. - Ensures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through. - Participates in department quality improvement activities. - Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers’ Compensation claims by appropriately evaluating resident transfer and mobility needs and involving therapy services as indicated. - 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 their supervisor.

Supports the District Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) in managing the healthcare operations of the communities in an assigned district. Helps ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as Brookdale standards. Travels within the district as assigned to support management vacancy, training, auditing and any other area identified to ensure clinical excellence and meet state requirements.   - Travels throughout the district weekly to communities as assigned by the DDCS. - Fills the role of HWD in assigned communities when an HWD is on leave, extended vacation or the position is vacant. - Provides clinical support and guidance for communities with regulatory deficiencies. - Audits community clinical compliance and partners with other leaders to design and implement action plans as needed. - Provides root cause analysis and hands on support to ensure clinical outcome are meeting standards and key areas are current, which may include: service plans, orders, PCC compliance, MAR clarification, weights, skins, etc. Ensures compliance post-cleanup as needed. - Supports clinical initiatives and roll-outs by leading training for the district and/or individual communities as assigned by DDCS. - In some states coordinates and signs resident assessments. This may include completing comprehensive assessments including personal interview with the resident and other if the resident due to any impairment needs assist with history, etc. - Facilitates RN Delegations for medications and care per state regulations. - Participates in a variety of meetings with the division, district and individual communities. - Provides training, coaching and guidance to clinical leaders and front line staff. - Participates in clinical training and audits compliance; including facilitating Med Tech/QMAP/Med. Aide training and competency evaluations. - May assist DDCS in clinical Quality Assurance (QA) site visits. - Provides insight to DDCS on overall assessment of community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). May be asked to provide regular reports. - Provides support in clinical investigations and may participate in disciplinary actions. - Supports DDCS with special projects as assigned. - Provide district clinical support when DDCS is unavailable which may include responding to questions, support move in/out discussions etc. - Ensures proper and timely documentation in accordance with Brookdale policies and procedures and federal and state requirements. - Maintains a working knowledge of and adheres to company policies, procedures and Clinical Systems. - Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge in accordance with state nursing regulations.   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 their supervisor.

Supports the District Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) in managing the healthcare operations of the communities in an assigned district. Helps ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as Brookdale standards. Travels within the district as assigned to support management vacancy, training, auditing and any other area identified to ensure clinical excellence and meet state requirements.   - Travels throughout the district weekly to communities as assigned by the DDCS. - Fills the role of HWD in assigned communities when an HWD is on leave, extended vacation or the position is vacant. - Provides clinical support and guidance for communities with regulatory deficiencies. - Audits community clinical compliance and partners with other leaders to design and implement action plans as needed. - Provides root cause analysis and hands on support to ensure clinical outcome are meeting standards and key areas are current, which may include: service plans, orders, PCC compliance, MAR clarification, weights, skins, etc. Ensures compliance post-cleanup as needed. - Supports clinical initiatives and roll-outs by leading training for the district and/or individual communities as assigned by DDCS. - In some states coordinates and signs resident assessments. This may include completing comprehensive assessments including personal interview with the resident and other if the resident due to any impairment needs assist with history, etc. - Facilitates RN Delegations for medications and care per state regulations. - Participates in a variety of meetings with the division, district and individual communities. - Provides training, coaching and guidance to clinical leaders and front line staff. - Participates in clinical training and audits compliance; including facilitating Med Tech/QMAP/Med. Aide training and competency evaluations. - May assist DDCS in clinical Quality Assurance (QA) site visits. - Provides insight to DDCS on overall assessment of community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). May be asked to provide regular reports. - Provides support in clinical investigations and may participate in disciplinary actions. - Supports DDCS with special projects as assigned. - Provide district clinical support when DDCS is unavailable which may include responding to questions, support move in/out discussions etc. - Ensures proper and timely documentation in accordance with Brookdale policies and procedures and federal and state requirements. - Maintains a working knowledge of and adheres to company policies, procedures and Clinical Systems. - Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge in accordance with state nursing regulations.   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 their 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.

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.  Supervises licensed nurses and other direct care staff within the community.  Strengthens clinical processes within community until a replacement is identified, then supports newly assigned Health and Wellness Director.  Travels within the division as assigned to support management vacancy, start up, vacations, etc. - Responsible for the direct supervision of community-based licensed nursing staff (LPN/LVN, RN), the Med Techs/CMAs (if required by State Regulations) and/or Lead Resident Care Associates. May also supervise Resident Care Coordinators and Supervisor, Resident Care. - Assigns and directs work of subordinates; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.   - Provides training, supervision, and monitoring of associates in the administration of medications as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act, to include auditing of medication administration records. - Provides training and education to resident care associates on an ongoing basis with classroom in-services, and situation-specific training. - Supervises the maintenance of resident charts and reviews documentation performed by care giving staff. - As described and allowed in the Nurse Practice Act, assesses health, functional and psycho-social status of residents, initiates individualized service plans, proactively manages care and services for each resident, evaluates effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their environment. - Manages the health care of residents, including the dissemination of information to families and associates. Ensures that family members are aware of resident's need for scheduled appointments. - Participates in pre-admission screening of prospective new residents.  Assures that required documentation is completed prior to or upon resident admission, including nursing assessments, service plans, and other assigned forms. Updates assessments as required by policy and as described/allowed in Nurse Practice Act. - Performs on-site evaluations of residents admitted to alternate care environments for treatment, and maintains contact with resident families with the intent of returning resident to Brookdale. - Performs ongoing assessment/observation of residents' physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with other departments to assure quality, proactive care. - Evaluates residents; documents changes in condition, and notifies executive director, physician, and resident’s legally responsible party/family of resident's condition and reactions. Prepares Physician Visit Form and reviews and updates resident chart. - Facilitates continuity of care for those residents receiving home health care, hospice services, and other third party healthcare- related services. - Participates in or leads meetings relevant to resident care issues, such as Service Plan meetings, involving appropriate parties as needed. - Ensures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, dental visits, psych visits, lab, X-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through. - Participates in department quality improvement activities. - Assists in keeping the environment safe for associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers’ Compensation claims by appropriately evaluating resident transfer and mobility needs and involving therapy services as indicated. - Shares on-call and manager on duty responsibilities/shifts as required.  - Strengthens clinical process within the community until permanent replacement is identified. - Supports other requirements within the division 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.

Oversees and directs the sales efforts for multiple communities and products within district, major markets, networks and stand-alone communities. Responsible and accountable for meeting and exceeding the occupancy and revenue goals. Supports the professional development of community sales associates and provides coaching related to selling skills, pipeline management and sales execution. Fosters a strong sales performance culture across the district. - Successfully manages sales performance within the assigned district. Monitors occupancy trends and ensures execution of sales activities by team members. Leads district alignment around competitive positioning and marketing plans. Achieves and exceeds all occupancy and revenue goals for assigned district. - Leads and develops the team of community sales associates and business development professionals within the district. Oversees creation of district business development and lead generation plans, ensuring coordination between communities to provide optimum results without duplication of resources. - Assists in interviewing and hiring of all sales staff in their portfolio of communities. Actively partners with Training and Development, Human Resources, and Operations in the recruitment, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining of all sales positions within the district. - Ensures effective onboarding of new sales hires, in partnership with Training and Development and Human Resources. Actively monitors skill and knowledge growth of new hires during onboarding period. Works to support achievement of professional growth milestones for new sales hires. - Oversees completion of the marketing plan and budget for the district. Partners with the marketing team in the development and modification of near and long-range community marketing plans and budgets by providing competitor information, data and feedback. Develops sales plans that align to the marketing activities and achieve desired objectives. - Assesses local markets and competitive positioning within assigned district and makes pricing and incentive/discounting recommendations. - Monitors sales performance expectations and gaps at the community and district level. Reviews and analyzes sales reporting/dashboards on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to ensure accuracy and to identify performance improvement opportunities. Coaches sales team members of appropriate actions in response to performance issues. - Assesses the knowledge, skills and abilities of sales staff on an ongoing basis. Coordinates regular skill training and reinforcement to address gaps and opportunities. Conducts coaching observations of sales team members to evaluate sales behaviors and skills. - Visits each community within district on a scheduled basis and as approved by Division Director of Sales or VP Sales. Partners with on-site sales teams and Executive Directors in the execution of the sales and lead generation programs and strategies to achieve and maintain full occupancy. - Interacts with Clinical Operations and other home office associates. Educates and supports these partners about the sales programs for their respective communities. - Consistently executes established sales processes, systems and tools to perform job duties. Maintains working knowledge of lead management (SMS) and sales reporting (dashboards) to maximize sales effectiveness. Adheres to reporting deadlines - Promotes the company in a positive manner and sets the example for company’s standards for excellence. Serves as a consensus builder among community Sales and Operations teams. 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.

As a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group, works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient, as necessary, to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. Responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. - Performs personal care needs for assigned patient(s) and attends to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Hospice Director or Director of Clinical Services immediately. - Responsible for observing the patient and reporting these observations; documents observations and care performed. - Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. - Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.). - Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene assistance, washes hair and changes bed linen as often as assigned. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned. Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. - Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. Assists in feeding the patient as assigned. - Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. - Assesses and reports on patient's condition and significant changes to the Hospice Director or Director of Clinical Services. Remains aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. - Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positions as directed. - Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.” - Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered, with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. - Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. - Adheres to the organization's documentation and care procedures of personal/professional conduct. - Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. - Respects patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs. 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.

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, which reflect Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity. - Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan. - Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. - Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record. - Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines. - Implements resident care that is accurately, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times. - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. - Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned. - Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords. - Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers. - Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner. - Participates in educational programs. 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.

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/Manager, Clinical.   - 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/Manager, Clinical 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.

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 Director, Clinical Services. - Assesses home health 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 Director, 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 (POC) 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.

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/Manager, Clinical.   - 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/Manager, Clinical 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.

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.

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.

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, which reflect Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity. - Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan. - Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. - Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record. - Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines. - Implements resident care that is accurately, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times. - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. - Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned. - Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords. - Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers. - Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner. - Participates in educational programs. 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.

Under the supervision of a professional nurse, provides direct care to residents, which reflect Brookdale’s philosophy and standards of home health care. Assists in meeting the residents' individual needs while treating the resident with respect and dignity. - Assists residents with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the resident care/service plan. - Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. - Documents the delivery of quality care in the resident's clinical record. - Follows infection control and safety policies and guidelines. - Implements resident care that is accurately, timely and appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times. - Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents. - Performs general housekeeping duties as assigned. - Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords. - Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with residents, families, and co-workers. - Identifies changes in resident status or needs and communicates to the nurse in a timely manner. - Participates in educational programs. 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.

Identifies and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Improves patient’s communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. - Optimizes communication, cognitive and swallowing skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in 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’s orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. - Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. - Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve patient’s communication. Instructs patient, family and staff in use of augmentative communication devices. - Instructs patient, family and staff in appropriate speech language procedures or home program to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech language pathology programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. - Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech language pathology 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.

Have a passion for helping people? If you are a seasoned therapist, and you have a heart for helping people, then Brookdale’s Physical Therapist job is for you. Our seniors are looking for trusted companions and friends who bring a passion for helping others. Our physical therapists bring a smile to our residents and help to make their day both fulfilling and fun. Become part of our family, grow your skills and career, and have the satisfaction of helping make seniors’ lives brighter every day.

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.

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.

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.

As a qualified professional, provides social services to clients in the home per physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services or appropriate supervisor. - Provides rehabilitative and support casework geared to restoring patients to their optimum level of social health adjustment. This includes assisting patients and their families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations. - Helps patients utilize the resources of their families and the community by either referring patients or acting as intermediary on behalf of the patients in their dealings with other health and welfare agencies. - Assists patients and their families with personal and environment difficulties, which predispose them toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. These range from counseling members of the patient’s family to assisting patients with admission to a nursing home. - Consults with the physician and other members of the care team for the purpose of assisting them to understand significant social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient’s health problems. - Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates them into the clinical/record. Provides summaries and re-evaluations as required. - Attends case conferences, as needed, and participates in staff development activities and in-service education. - Assists in the development and revision of the physician’s plan of treatments. - Participates in discharge planning and completes the MSW Discharge on assigned caseload. - Communicates effectively with all providing care. - Confirms the scheduling of visits with RN Case Manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel. - Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or other reasons, which will affect agreed services with the Agency. 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.

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 Director, Clinical Services. - Assesses home health 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 Director, 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 (POC) 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.