Assistant Administrator
Status: Full-Time
Location: Avamere Court at Keizer - 5210 River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303
Apply online at TeamAvamere.com
An Assistant Administrator for an Independent Living facility helps the Administrator manage daily operations, ensuring high-quality care and resident satisfaction. This role involves supporting staff, maintaining a safe environment, and handling administrative tasks. Specific duties include assisting with resident care, managing staffing and scheduling, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
- Assisting with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Responding to residents and family concerns and complaints.
- Monitoring resident care performance and teamwork among staff.
- Helping to maintain a safe work environment and promoting resident safety.
- Assisting with employee performance evaluations and staffing requirements.
- Participating in employee training and cross-training.
- Supporting the Administrator in fostering a positive work environment.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of facility policies and procedures.
- Maintaining resident and personnel files in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
- Managing staffing schedules and ensuring adequate coverage.
- Assisting with the development and management of facility budgets.
- Communicating effectively with the Administrator, Senior Management, and other staff.
- Maintaining open communication with residents, families, and visitors.
- Collaborating with other departments and healthcare providers.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to resident care and safety.
- Staying informed about changes in health services and regulations.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Prefer a bachelor’s or higher degree in public health, healthcare administration, or business.
- Prefer two or more years of leadership experience in a Memory Care Unit, Resident Care Facility, and or Assisted Living Facility.
- Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public
- Be an outstanding communicator, coach, and mentor
- Demonstrate credibility, discipline, follow-through, consistency, and strong team orientation through leadership
- Experience with financial reporting and managing budgets
- Experience with operations and/or staffing management
- Able to supervise employees using independent judgment and discretion
- Comfortable using computers for daily tasks, including email communication, document creation, and data entry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
Equal Opportunity Employer
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