Resident Services Director Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Resident Services Director at First Atlantic Healthcare in Freeport, Maine, United States Job Description Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic’s long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

General Purpose:

The Residential Services Director assumes administrative responsibility for the overall delivery of services of the department of Residential Care and functions as a member of the Management Team. In the absence of the Administrator, the Residential Services Director will be the acting administrator of the facility. .

Skills and Abilities:

• Possess a working knowledge of the regulations promulgated by the State of Maine, Assisted Housing Services.
• Experience with, and desire to care for people, especially the geriatric population and those who are chronically ill.
• Engage and embrace person-centered care.
• Work with flexibility, independence, and good judgment and foster positive customer relationships.
• Communicate effectively with exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
• Make sound independent decisions.
• Lead with integrity and possess a willingness to work harmoniously with supervisor and other personnel.
• Deal tactfully with employees, residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies, and the general public.

Essential Job Functions:

The following list of duties includes primary responsibilities, but is not all-inclusive:

• Oversees Resident Care and assures the Residential Care Department is in compliance with all State rules and regulations, meets the facility’s ANA standards of care, and is in compliance with any applicable Federal rules & guidelines.
• Assures all Residential Care personnel have received appropriate training, orientation, and evaluation to deliver quality care.
• Assures all Residential Care personnel promote and maintain a positive relationship and teamwork with each other, other Departments, Residents, families, visitors, and all community agencies.
• Collaborates with the Management Team to implement strategies to assure the delivery of quality care and a timely admission and discharge process.
• Supports administration in meeting census and case mix goals.
• Demonstrated inter-departmental cooperation / collaboration and committee participation.
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