Clinical Director

About This Role

Caring for residents in an assisted living and memory care community is the core of this Clinical Director role, overseeing the Wellness department to provide a safe, homelike environment. The position focuses on resident wellness and staff management, ensuring a motivated and stable team. This role suits a professional dedicated to making a difference in the lives of residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times
• Ensure compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times
• Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, staff, families, and community guests
• Ensure orientation and welcoming process occurs for all new residents and new staff
• Manage the Wellness department staff
• Interview, hire, orient, coach, counsel, and evaluate Wellness staff
• Support professional growth of staff
• Encourage teamwork, promote wellness philosophy, and support open communication and collaborative problem solving
• Lead by example
• Actively protect resident and staff safety by recognizing, reporting and taking immediate action to minimize risk of accident or injury
• Observe for any signs of resident abuse or neglect, and take immediate action to prevent harm
• Report incidents according to community policy and state laws
• Ensure all infection control guidelines are met and appropriate tracking and surveillance procedures are followed according to community and state requirements
• Participate in designated community meetings
• Maintain knowledge of current assisted living regulations
• Be responsible for compliance with company policies/procedures, pharmacy policies/procedures, and state and federal agency regulations
• Oversee the Wellness department with the goal of providing a safe, homelike environment where residents can achieve and maintain their fullest level of wellness and function
• Utilize sound management principles to maintain a motivated and stable staff
• Manage resident health and wellness through regular resident monitoring and communication to the community Wellness team, residents’ primary care providers and other health services providers
• Engage in ongoing personal development in geriatric care, leadership skills, communication skills, and management skills
• May be asked to assume responsibilities of the Executive Director in their absence to maintain smooth community operation

Requirements

• Current license/certification as required by the regulatory bodies governing the community
• Minimum of one year experience in assisted living or health care