Food Services Director - Healthcare jobs in Cleveland, OH

Rocky River Healthcare of Westpark is looing for an Admissions / Social Services Director to add to our team!

Admissions:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

·         Interview potential residents and residents’ representatives to collect accurate initial data on admissions inquires.

·         Communicate admission inquiry data in written and verbal form to the nursing department and administration in a timely manner

·         Screen applicants for admission for proper placement in the facility.

·         Assign appropriate hospital number and room number to residents in consultation with the nursing department and administration

·         Greet and escort the new residents to the assigned nursing unit

·         Identify potential residents whose needs can be met by the facility. Ability to accept reservations for resident accommodations in an accurate and organized manner.

·         Follow admission, transfer and discharge policies and procedures

·         Maintain an accurate facility census to all facility departments

·         Communicate and accurate facility census to all facility departments.

·         Keep accurate records of residents’ information; keep all residents’ information confidential

·         Notify appropriate facility departments when a resident is admitted, transferred, discharged or moves from one room to another

·         Work cooperatively with all facility department supervisors and administrative staff

·         Explain facility philosophy, policies and procedures to potential and new residents and residents’ representatives.

·         Obtain required signatures on all admission forms

·         Type accurately and at a reasonable speed

·         Type and prepare resident identification bands, bracelets and other appropriate identifying labels.

·         Act as a liaison between transferring institutions and the facility; establish a good rapport with transferring institutions

·         Participate in marketing the facility and maintaining an acceptable census level

·         Refer facility and resident concerns to appropriate individuals.

·         Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner

·         Assume accountability for all data contained in the employee’s handbook

·         Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor

Qualifications:  Previous experience in a patient care setting is helpful.  On the job training provided.

 Must have at least two (2) years long term care experience in a nursing position, activities, or position that exemplifies consistent resident communication. Previous experience in a patient care setting is helpful on the job training will be provided.