Community Health Director jobs in Lake Charles, LA

At Sunshine Retirement Living we are looking for People who have Passion for serving with Excellence. Our teams strive each day to create a community where seniors can enjoy life and create connections. Our mission is simple “People, Passion and Excellence” (aren’t we clever, sneaking that into the first sentence!).

When we find team members with the heart to serve our residents, we do our best to ensure that as a company we are serving you. We invest in you with job specific training programs, career pathing, regular wage increases, and leadership who is committed to your personal success. Working in our communities isn’t just a job but a large part of where you choose to spend your time and your work does not go unnoticed.

We know your passion is people, not reading, but you’re still here so let us share a few more great reasons to join the Sunshine team! We understand the importance of your physical and mental health and creating a healthy work/life balance. That’s why our view on benefits is holistic-

· Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid Time Off- doesn’t matter if you are full or part time; getting time away from work without sacrificing your income is important in maintaining that healthy balance.

· Speaking of PTO- you work hard, and we want to help celebrate you! We do this by giving additional PTO for your birthday!

· Free Employee Assistance Program which includes counseling and comprehensive personal supports. Our EAP is not only for team members but their family as well.

· MDLive - a virtual medical program to help you quickly see a provider for treatment and prescriptions

· Our communities are proud of the top-notch culinary programs that we provide to our residents, and we can’t ask you to work all day without having a break to enjoy as well! Who else provides free shift meals created by executive chefs?

· Live in the moment but plan for the future- Sunshine has a 401K plan and we offer company matching after 1 year of service.

We can’t possibly go through all the great benefits you get by working at Sunshine Retirement Living. See all the perks and their details by going to our website. We’ll make it easy- https://www.sunshineretirementliving.com/careers/benefits-and-perks/

Now that we’ve got you hooked let’s give you an overview and see if the position is fit for you!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Candidates will be full time and on call as needed or covering open nurse/caregiver shifts if needed.

· Responsible for assisting with the smooth operation of the care staff, including scheduling, interviews, etc.

· Team Management- supervise community Med-Techs

· Careful monitoring of resident healthcare routines

· Responsible for completing resident incident reports and following reporting procedures as defined by specific state requirements

· Assisting with ADLs such as dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for the season), bathing and personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair and foot care), etc.

· Care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids.

· Working knowledge of all state regulations pertaining to resident care

· Observes and reports changes in residents’ status to Health Services Director as needed

· Responds appropriately, promptly, and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, resident pages, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends

· Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations

· Daily maintenance of resident records, including documentation related to leisure activities, incidents and observations, errors and accidents, changes in resident’s physical or emotional condition. Promptly reports any changes or emergencies to Health Services Director and Executive Director

· Follows up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns

· Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· LPN or RN License required per state requirements

· Licensure and training per state requirements HP123

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have supervisory experience? How many years?
• How much experience do you have with dementia/memory care residents?

License/Certification:

• LPN/RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person