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Care Center Assistant Administrator

The Mather (Tysons, VA)

We're seeking a Care Center Assistant Administrator  to oversee the planning and implementing objectives, policies and procedures for resident care and programming in assisted living and memory support while maintaining exceptional service, regulatory compliance, resident dignity, and effective staff leadership.  Serves as interim Care Center Administrator in absence of Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides leadership in the Life Centre in developing and maintaining a culture of safety at the community. Participates in Integrated Risk, Quality, and Safety meetings at local and HQ level.
  • Leads planning and implementation of therapeutic programs and environment to maximize resident wellness in Assisted Living and Memory Support.
    • Oversee and leads the Creating My Possibilities (CMP) program and
    • Provide initial and ongoing training on CMP to the community, across the continuum, with a goal of engaging residents using a strength-based creative approach.
    • Responsible for the planning, scheduling and implementation of the CARES EssentiaAlz and CMP
    • Has a presence in all-staff meetings to maintain CMP
  • Directly supervise the Assisted Living and Memory Support CNAs in their daily duties with a dotted line to the DON or their designee for clinical oversight.
  • Conduct person-centered interview process with residents and family members to design service plans around unique interests, needs and strengths of each individual. Maintain relationships and open communication with family members, cultivating family connection and support through conversation, virtual or in-person care conferences, and virtual or in-person family programs.
  • Contributes to selection, supervision, and performance management of Assisted Living/Memory Support CNA’s, including performance reviews, recognition, and corrective action.
  • Responsible for Assisted Living and Memory Support administrative operations, including but not limited to budgetary matters and collaboration with housekeeping, culinary and building services. Promotes a culture of safety and risk management activities.
  • Partner with the clinical nurse management team for clinical operations, including but not limited to infection control, documentation, falls management, skin management, nutrition, incontinence management, psychotropic medication management, elopement protocol and medication administration.
  • Works in conjunction with clinical nurse managers and interdisciplinary team to ensure that Federal, State, and local regulations, and Mather policies and procedures, are implemented and Assists with licensing and survey preparedness and processes across the continuum of care.
  • Coordinate with Director of Repriorment Services and/or Wellness Resource Nurse to transition residents from Independent Living to the Life Assist the Life Centre interdisciplinary management team in continuation of CMP content for residents transitioning from AL to SN setting.
  • Collaborate with the DON or designee in the management of staffing and scheduling in Assisted Living and Memory Support.
  • Works with the clinical nurse management team to ensure that employees receive initial onboarding, including required dementia training, and ongoing training. Ensures that orientation and ongoing competencies are complete and routinely reviewed.
  • Provide for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, development of and participation in individual training plans, and encouragement of formal continuing education efforts. Provide training and lead by example for employees in various roles within the life center setting (CNAs, nursing, programming, art therapy, culinary, housekeeping, ) to engage residents with dementia using strengths- based creative approach.
  • Support community and social connections in Assisted Living neighborhood in collaboration with
  • Support a dynamic Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program for the Life Centre that effectively identifies problem areas (i.e. infection control, weight loss etc.) and provides tracking and trending of issues through effective resolution. Conduct frequent CMP audits.
  • Participates in Life Centre weekend schedule to provide leadership
  • Engages in emergency preparedness planning and drills for the Life Center and participates in community-wide activities.
  • Uses a customer -focused approach to problem solving, goal setting and management
  • Maintains a courteous and professional manner through interactions with
  • Communicates with residents and families in a timely
  • Uses discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all Federal, State and local privacy and confidentiality requirements.
  • Interactions with employees, residents, resident representatives, and guests will reflect our commitment to
  • Responsible for protecting and advocating for resident
  • Participates in service plan
  • Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the company Mission, Vision, and
  • Create exceptional experiences for internal and external customers in every
  • Operates efficiently within established parameters to maximize available
  • Participates in sales and promotion of the
  • Incorporates fiscal responsibility through the provision of efficient, safe and cost-effective practices in the delivery of care.
  • Responsible for covering shifts as a staff nurse, when
  • Monitors and evaluates staffing ratios and patterns in accordance with needs for nursing care and
  • Participates in orientation of new
  • Increases personal growth and development through formal and informal education
  • Facilitates teamwork between functional departments to promote effective
  • Participates in employee wellness opportunities and creates opportunities for team members to
  • Establishes, operationalizes, engages team members in, and sustains a Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

  • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with long-term care, assisted living and memory
  • Therapeutic background with Alzheimer and
  • Effective skills in leadership and collaborating with interdisciplinary
  • Excellent communication, documentation and presentation
  • Knowledge of related Federal and State nursing
  • Able to problem solve and set goals with resident and customer- focused
  • CPR/AED

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

 

Team members are eligible for:

  • A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
  • A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
  • Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
  • Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Extended illness benefits
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance - free to all team members 

 

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more. 

The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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