As Assistant Care Manager, you play a pivotal role in the overall administration of the home, ensuring the well-being of elderly residents, both new and existing, is properly addressed.
Responsibilities and Competencies:
- Collaborate with the Assistant Operations Manager to ensure efficient operations, processes, and execution by maintaining a strong grasp of existing policies, guidelines, and systems.
- Participate in budget planning and resource allocation alongside the Ops personnel.
- Conduct admissions assessments for new applicants and provide orientation for newly admitted residents.
- Review and coordinate programs and activities that contribute to the residents' overall well-being, including medical appointments, medication administration and individualized care plans.
- Assess residents' activities of daily living (ADL).
- Plan and organize programs and activities for residents, evaluating, revising, and initiating new programs based on evolving needs and circumstances.
- Collaborate with community partners to effectively address the diverse needs of seniors.
- Liaise with next of kin (NOKs), authorities, medical institutions, etc.
- Implement disciplinary interventions for residents exhibiting inappropriate behaviour.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent professional qualifications.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health, or related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in social services, community, eldercare, or hospital settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates genuine compassion and commitment to caring for seniors.
- Dynamic and motivated individual with a strong dedication to continuous improvement and achieving excellence in their work.
- Effective communication skills, able to lead and collaborate within teams.
- Excellent organizational skills, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in multitasking and time management, skilled at prioritizing tasks.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Self-driven with the capability to work under pressure.
- Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Able to work on weekends and Public Holidays.
