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Promoted to Administrator, responsible for providing overall leadership, management and success of an assisted living community for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia; successfully managed operating expenses and budget; maintained regulatory compliance and quality assurance; able to build relationships within the local area that drives business into the community, as well as effectively price the product and maximize revenue; supervise, train and maintain team member relations; create a positive atmosphere in the community for residents, family and friends.

Maintain accurate payroll for 170 employees; in charge of employee background checks, maintain payroll files and process benefits, EDD and workman's compensation claims; process daily labor reports, accounts receivable and census reports; Oversee receptionists and business office personnel in maintaining the accuracy of Resident Trust, Transportation and General Accounts; As Department Head make rounds of the facility to assure residents' and staff needs are met.

Responsible for all daily facility operations and maintain a high quality of care for Alzheimer's and dementia participants of an Adult day care program; direct marketing and public relation activities; maintain compliance with all applicable laws and Title 22 regulations; participate in all aspects of hiring, training, evaluating, supervising, coaching and terminating of staff; responsible for all policies and procedures to be implemented and followed; worked closely with the owner reading and understanding financial statements and working with a budget; conduct tours, assess clients for pre-admission, process care plans and provide excellent emotional support for prospective participants and their families.

Responsible for facility operations and high quality of care for residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia; communicate with the owners on a regular basis regarding pertinent information such as census, staffing, potential new residents, budgeting and the well being of the facility; address all resident and family needs; communicate all health issues with residents' physicians and responsible parties; document and implement resident assessments and care plans; ensure all resident and staff documentation is current; discipline, praise and train staff; maintain compliance with all applicable laws and Title 22 regulations.

Supervise and operate a 28 bed unit for Alzheimer's and Dementia residents in a skilled nursing facility; maintain a social model environment; develop and implement appropriate age related activities; hire, discipline, and praise activity staff; discipline, praise and train CNA's and LVN's in the unit; work as a team for the caring and well being of residents; perform all Social Service functions; perform pre-admission assessments for appropriateness of residents; maintain contact with responsible parties regarding health issues and needs; responsible for all assessments and Social Service documentation.

Successfully establish and maintain a 98% census from 70%. As department head, supervise 40 healthcare staff in a 58 bed care facility; maintain a warm, spacious and secure environment for residents; relate with residents, families and visitors with compassion and patience; present facility information and provide tours to family members and responsible parties of potential residents; perform pre-admission assessments of potential residents to evaluate appropriate placement; responsible for all new and returning resident admissions; create marketing plans and establish a network within the Alzheimer's community which includes doctor's offices, skilled nursing facilities, residential care communities and hospitals to obtain potential resident referrals and to continue organization visibility.

Staff and supervise employees for homecare with geriatric clients based on client needs and employee qualifications; receive referrals and explain agency services to potential clientele and referral sources; report to management status of employees and/or clients; process incoming timesheets/billing slips, review care notes; submit reports and correspondence as requested to appropriate personnel; and participate in weekly management meetings.