Sunrise Senior Living · 13 hours ago
Care Manager 6 AM- 2 PM
Wayne, NJ, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSunrise Senior Living is committed to empowering residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The Care Manager is responsible for providing quality care and support to residents in assisted living and long-term care, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met while maintaining a safe environment.
Assisted LivingElder CareHealth CareMedicalNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Review, read, notate, and initial Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information about residents
Participate in the development of the ISPs and monthly updates
Review designated assignments
Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift, knows where residents are, and physically checks on them throughout the shift
Observe, report, and document symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, diet, and participation in activities
Attend daily Cross Over meetings by the lead care manager
Notify supervisor and resident care director if a resident has increased care needs
Inform supervisor of any resident changes in condition
Respond to security system and resident call bells promptly and immediately. Take appropriate action including resetting call bells
Greet guests, family members, residents, and team members
Answer, direct and/or respond to phone calls in a timely, courteous, and professional manner
Assist with continence management and dispose of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms using standard care procedures
Communicate with families and is a resource as needed
Help residents maintain independence and physical safety and promote dignity of each resident adhering to the standards of Resident Rights and Sunrise Principles of Service
Participate/lead and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and Invite, Encourage, and Assist (IEA) residents to participate in activities as indicated on the ISP
Engage residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities throughout the day in reminiscence
Strive to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns or history and basic human needs
Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment
Ensure the established safety regulations are always followed
Practice routinely good Standard Care Precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health
Host and engage in activities with the residents daily
Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations
Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures
Report all accidents/incidents immediately
Reports all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately
Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way, not blocking exits, and in compliance with fire codes
Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of, and the possibility of exposure to, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks, and hazardous materials
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals immediately
Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchanged when empty and monitored to make sure liters of oxygen are at prescribed levels
Maintain and clean resident’s room as assigned including making beds, emptying trash, putting clothes away appropriately, spot sweeping, and mopping as needed
Wash resident’s laundry as noted in the ISP and as needed
Wash and fold dining room linens and napkins
Complete assigned housekeeping tasks
Maintain common areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times
Serve meals in the dining room and work in the dining room as assigned
Promote and ensure a pleasant dining experience during all meals
Assist with dining room set up and clean up as assigned
Participate in pre-meal meetings
Follow residents’ diets as indicated on ISP and Confidential Diet Board/Chart
Observe, note, and document in daily log any resident changes in dining habits
Respond to the dining needs of the residents and guests while maintaining Sunrise hospitality and service standards
Provide room service delivery as needed
Practice safe food handling in compliance with universal care precautions at all times
IEA residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on ISP and demographic profile
IEA residents to attend the afternoon social
Incorporate the concept of ‘Creating Pleasant Days’ into the resident’s daily routine
Integrate the individual resident’s life skills into their daily routine
Blend a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident’s day
Participate in monthly letters home and letter writing with the residents and their families
Participate as a member of a team and commits to working toward team goals
Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo
Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service
Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops
Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator
Attend regular training by Assisted Living Coordinator (ALC), Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) or Reminiscence Coordinator (RC) using mini modules
Comply with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers, and removal techniques as listed in policies and procedures
Maintains compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma/GED accepted and may be required per state/provincial regulations
CPR Certificate and First Aid as required by state/provincial regulations
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding
Competent in organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
Preferred
Previous experience working with seniors preferred
Desire to serve and care for seniors
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
MyFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Company
Sunrise Senior Living
Sunrise Senior Living is an assisted living center that offers independent living, memory care, and rehabilitative services.
Founded in 1981
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-01-01Series Unknown
2005-07-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Terry Klaassen
Co-Founder
Marco Trecroce
Chief Technology Officer
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