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Job description

Whats the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? The people you serve. When you work at Atria, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. Whats more, you are part of an extraordinary company one thats investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Dont just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living, and memory care communities in more than 225 locations in 27 states and seven Canadian provinces. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.-Supervise, develop, and schedule the resident services staff according to Atrias policies, procedures and standards.-Establish and maintain a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines.-Perform assessments and reassessments to determine resident needs and establish appropriate service plans.-Operate the Resident Services Department within budget and according to Atrias policies, procedures and standards.-Complete daily Quality Enhancement reviews to ascertain if the department is meeting state regulations and atria policies.-Act as a contact for issues related to resident care within the community.-Ensure adherence to company policy and State Health and Safety Codes, and federal regulations for assisted living communities.-Schedule and supervise staff; available to cover staffing when needed.-Administer medications as allowed per state specific guidelines when required.-Provide activities of daily living assistance to the residents as needed.-Provide training and orientation to new assisted living staff members and ongoing training to current staff members.-Communicate to residents, families, department heads, resident services staff, and Executive Director in an effective and respectful manner as needed.-Support hospitality, leasing, and sales processes with promotion of a positive image of Atria.-(Clinical Related Matters) Partner with the Life Guidance Director in maintaining active community and professional ties with clinical and non-clinical contacts.-(Clinical Related Matters) Partner with the Life Guidance Director in acting as a contact for issues related to resident care within the community.-Partner with and otherwise assist the Life Guidance Director in supervising, developing, and scheduling the staff according to Atrias policies, procedures and standards.-Partner with and otherwise assist the Life Guidance Director in establishing and maintaining a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines.-Partner with the Life Guidance Director in providing training and orientation to new assisted living staff members and ongoing training to current staff members.-Deliver and attend required training for self and employee partners.-Maintain positive relations with residents families and physicians.-Maintain active community and professional ties.-May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).-May perform other duties as assigned.

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