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Essential FunctionsCustomer Relations * Responsible for supporting the achievement of community occupancy goals established in community budget and marketing plan. * Coordinates a...

Essential FunctionsCustomer Relations * Responsible for supporting the achievement of community occupancy goals established in community budget and marketing plan. * Coordinates and cooperates with Admissions Director, Managing Director and Cottage staff to ensure customer satisfaction during the move in process and transition from sales to Cottage operations to include all paperwork and documentation up to and including the creation of the new Resident file. * Performs prospect contact as directed by supervisor, handles sales inquiries and assure leads are directed to the appropriate staff member. * Performs timely prospect follow up to assure proper flow of communication in support of the efforts of the sales staff as needed. Administrative Support * Thorough data entry of sales and marketing information through current and accurate notation in CRM database. * Assists sales staff by processing, coding, and submitting invoices, reimbursable, expenses, and others. * Assists sales staff with managing email, scheduling appointments, and organizing personal calendar as well as that of sales staff. Social Media * Participate in upkeep of Cottage's social medial presence on Facebook, Twitter, corporate blog, Picasa Web Albums, You Tube, etc. General * Presents a professional image at all times to customers and vendors. * Perform other duties as requested. Position Specific Competencies * Excellent telephone skills and a demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication. * Ability to multi-task, resourceful, efficient, and organized. * Ability to work with a team for the betterment of Resident quality of life and the successful achievement of goals. * Performance in emergency or stressful situations; remains calm and professional, reassuring to Residents and families. * Possesses integrity and responsibility with ability to make decisions. * Ability to learn and adhere to Cottage sales plan. * Flexible and adaptable. Job Requirements/Qualifications * High school graduate, 2 or 4 year college graduate preferred. * 3-5 years previous job experience with customer service or sales support experience. * Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. * Previous experience with SharePoint and CRM database entry and reports preferred. * Basic understanding of the internet, information searches and social networking. * Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire to include occasional non-traditional hours. * Personal or professional experience with the elderly. * Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two person lift. * Must demonstrate proper body mechanics when required to lift or assist in a lift. * Good mental and physical health, grooming, appropriate professional manner and conduct. * Valid driver's license in the state of employment required. * Ability and willingness to drive a non-commercial 8 passenger van. We are a drug-free workplace. We do perform criminal background checks and substance abuse testing.

Kitchen Manager

Essential FunctionsFood Service Preparation * Follows food production schedules. * Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminates waste and leftovers. * Pre...

Essential FunctionsFood Service Preparation * Follows food production schedules. * Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminates waste and leftovers. * Prepares all food efficiently and in sufficient quantities in compliance with Cottage policy and in accordance to State standards. * Prepares and wraps meat for freezing. Food Service Management * Makes regular inspections to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures including State standards. * Prepares and serves quality of meals and ensures food service is in accordance with Cottage policy and State regulations. * Ensures proper storage of food and other supplies in accordance with Cottage policy and State regulations. * Reviews all expenditures, establishes department priorities and makes recommendations for changes. * Ensures efficiency of food preparation and serving in compliance with State standards. * Attends meetings with staff and Residents as needed. * Ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment in the food service department and completes the proper maintenance and housekeeping requisitions of this service. * Prepares cleaning schedule and assists in cleaning. Personnel Management * Organizes, directs, and supervises foodservice staff (Homemakers/Resident Service Coordinators) directly in all subordinate functions including food prep, cleaning, meal serving, ordering, kitchen organization, etc. * Makes assignment schedules and coordinates activities of the food service department with other departments. * Ensures proper training on all food service staff and conducts in-service meetings and training programs for food service personnel. * Ensures proper sanitation, hygiene and health standards of personnel. * Performs all work or assigns work and is responsible for satisfactory completion of work scheduled for the Food Service Coordinator Checklist. * Assists in Dining Room serving as needed. Procurement and Inventory Control * Determines all cost of food service operation, prepares recommendations for ensuing budget year, work within the current budgetary guidelines and maintains control over expenditures. * Consults with Managing Director on vendors and suppliers. * Interviews salesman regarding food service supplies, raw food, and equipment. * Purchases or directs the purchase of food service supplies, raw food, and equipment, and authorizes payment of invoices associated with department. * Maintains adequate department records, for food service statistics, costs, inventory control. * Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminates waste and leftovers. General * Continues professional growth through current literature, membership in professional organizations, attendance at workshops and institutes. * Has full understanding of door alarm system, fire, safety, and emergency procedures. * Establishes food service policies and procedures. * Maintains communication with Managing Director on all matters and issues related to Food Services. Position Specific Competencies * Ability to cook home-style meals for large groups of people * Ability to write, read and follow recipes * Excellent organizational skills. * Good mental and physical health, grooming, appropriate. * Must have thorough knowledge of food service management. * Must have sound knowledge of principles of cost accounting, record keeping, and budget planning and purchasing procedures. * Must have ability to supervise and secure cooperative personnel. * Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift. * Must demonstrate proper body mechanics when required to lift or assist in a lift. * Basic computing skills including the use of Internet, MS Word and MS Excel. Job Requirements/Qualifications * High school graduate or equivalent. * Three years experience in supervisory position in food preparation and service. * Minimum three years experience in cooking. * Must have ability to supervise others and continue to be trained on the job in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities and other service duties. * Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire. We are a drug-free workplace. We do perform criminal background checks and substance abuse testing.

Resident Services Coordinator

Essential FunctionsResident and Family Customer Service * Provides exceptional customer service at all times to all Residents, families, and guests. * Exemplify, at all times, the...

Essential FunctionsResident and Family Customer Service * Provides exceptional customer service at all times to all Residents, families, and guests. * Exemplify, at all times, the Cottage 4 A's: Attitude, Appearance, Acting, and Attitude. * Greet all visitors warmly and enthusiastically. * Seek to preserve each Resident's independence, choice, dignity and respect. Resident Service and Personal Assistance * Coordinate service provided to Residents providing for the optimum social, health, and welfare of Residents. * Communicates effectively and counsels on an ongoing basis with Residents and families both verbally and in writing. * Monitors, supervises, and assists in performing daily personal hygiene of Residents and reports any changes in Residents' physical conditions to family and physician as appropriate. * Prepares, monitors, and assists Residents with medication in accordance with written policies and state and health department regulations. * Provide personal care and services for optimum social, health, and welfare functioning of all Residents in accordance with written Cottage policies and procedures, State and health department regulations, and Residents' Rights. Assist with Cottage Administration and Personnel Management * Provide general administrative support for Homemaker staff including scheduling, payroll reporting, and maintenance of staff files/certifications. * Participates in staff development and training. * Perform duties as the manager on duty in a regular on-call rotation and as necessary. * Supervises and or assists the serving of Residents in the Cottage dining room in a professional, friendly manner according to established policies and procedures. * Prepares and submits accurate reports to State agencies. * Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintains inventory, and inspects equipment and furnishings. * Prepares recommendations for ensuing budget year, works within the current budgetary guidelines. * Reviews all expenditures, establishes priorities and makes recommendations for changes. * Follows established policies and procedures for record keeping and completing forms. Assist with Socialization Program Management * Develops and implements daily recreation program. * Prepares and timely completes monthly activity calendar. * Records Resident preference and participation to implement ongoing improvements in the program Marketing Assistance * Assists with overall marketing of the Cottage. * Coordinates the move-in and move-out of Residents. General * Maintains communication with Resident Service Director on all matters and issues. * Implements established policies and procedures and suggests additional policies and procedures. * Develops positive working relationships with Residents, staff, department coordinators, and Managing Director. * Works closely with the director of food services to coordinate health care and food service needs. * Performs all work or assigns work and is responsible for satisfactory completion of work scheduled on the Resident Service Coordinator checklist. * Fully understands fire, safety, and emergency procedures. * Continues professional growth through current literature, corporate provided training, and self-development. Position Specific Competencies * Excellent verbal and written communication, including listening skills. * Current CPR certification. * Must have two years experience in geriatrics or equivalent. Nursing experience not required if the Managing Director has such. * Must have ability to supervise others. * Familiar with gerontology and an overall view of health care delivery, including State regulations. * Must have an overall "caring" attitude. * Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two person lift. * Must demonstrate proper body mechanics when required to lift or assist in a lift. Job Requirements/Qualifications * High School graduate or equivalent. * Two years experience in service industry supervisory position. Must have ability to supervise others and continue to be trained on the job. * Proficiency in MS Windows, and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. * Must have ability to plan and adapt to change. * Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire. * Valid driver's license in the state of employment required. * Ability and willingness to drive a non-commercial 8 passenger van. We are a drug-free workplace. We do perform criminal background checks and substance abuse testing.

Maintenance Coordinator

We are seeking part-time maintenance coordinators to work on an as needed basis for each location. If you are interested please apply today! Essential FunctionsPhysical Plant an...

We are seeking part-time maintenance coordinators to work on an as needed basis for each location. If you are interested please apply today! Essential FunctionsPhysical Plant and Maintenance * Ensures the overall maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement of the buildings and ground. * Responsible for preventative maintenance program and physical plant management. * Inspects building and grounds periodically to observe work to be performed. * Inspects grounds and buildings to determine next assignments. * Prepares living unit for new Residents. * Advises Managing Director concerning physical plant needs. * Meets with the Resident and Staff committees as needed. * Recommends change in the effective use of space and equipment. * Prepares daily schedules to include established routine duties, as well as additional maintenance request. Financial Management * Submits request for the purchase of equipment, and overall needs of the physical plant. * Assists in the development of long-term capital budget requirements, as needed * Works within current budgetary restraints. * Reviews all expenditures, establishes priorities and makes recommendations for changes. * Codes credit card purchases. * Introduces and instructs personnel in the use of new equipment and methods of maintenance. General * Follows established policies and procedures for record keeping. * Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. * Develops and maintains positive working relationship with Residents and staff. * Understands fully the fire, safety, and emergency procedures. * Understands fully the door alarm system. * Prepares and submits accurate and timely reports. * Perform other duties as directed by the Managing Director. Position Specific * Excellent verbal and written communication, including listening skills. * Excellent organizational skills. * Previous experience in the maintenance of building and grounds. * Mechanical ability required. * Must be able to lift 75lbs unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift. * Must demonstrate proper body mechanics when lifting. Job Requirements/Qualifications * High School diploma or equivalent. * Clerical ability required to keep departmental records. * Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire. * Valid driverâ€™s license in the state of employment required. * Must have ability to plan and adapt to change. We are a drug-free workplace. We do perform criminal background checks and substance abuse testing.

Food Service Coordinator - Cook

Essential FunctionsFood Service Preparation * Follows food production schedules. * Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminates waste and leftovers. * Pre...

Essential FunctionsFood Service Preparation * Follows food production schedules. * Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminates waste and leftovers. * Prepares all food efficiently and in sufficient quantities in compliance with Cottage policy and in accordance to State standards. * Prepares and wraps meat for freezing. Food Service Compliance * Makes regular inspections to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures including State standards. * Ensures the quality of meals and ensures food service is in accordance with Cottage policy and State regulations. * Ensures proper storage of food and other supplies in accordance with Cottage policy and State regulations. * Ensures proper cleaning and cleanliness of all work areas and maintenance of equipment in the food service department and completes the proper maintenance and housekeeping requisitions of this service. * Assist in the food service production to ensure proper techniques and procedures are being observed in accordance with Cottage policy and State regulations. * Performs cleaning functions in accordance with Cottage policy and State regulations. * Reviews all expenditures, establishes priorities, and make recommendations for changes. * Does not deviate from, or make substitutions to, menus and recipes included in the Cottage Recipes and Menus Manual without the prior approval from the Managing Director. Assists with Personnel Management * Supervise food service staff (Homemakers, Resident Service Coordinators) directly. * Organizes, directs, and supervises all subordinate functions including food prep, cleaning, meal serving, ordering, kitchen organization, etc. * Coordinates activities of the food service department with other departments. * Ensures proper training on all food service staff and conducts in-service meetings and training programs for food service personnel. * Ensure proper sanitation, hygiene, and health standards of personnel. * Assist in Dining Room serving as needed. Assists with Procurement and Inventory Control * Interviews salesman regarding food service supplies, raw food, and equipment. * Consults with Managing Director on vendors and suppliers. * Purchases or directs the purchase of food service supplies, raw food, and equipment, and authorizes payment of invoices associated with department. * Maintains adequate department records, for food service statistics, costs, and inventory control. * Interprets the budgetary guidelines to departmental staff and maintains control over expenditures. * Works within the current budgetary guidelines, prepares recommendations for ensuing budget year. General * Attends meetings with staff and Residents as needed. * Continues professional growth through current literature, memberships in professional organizations, attendance at workshops and institutes. * Has full understanding of door alarm system, fire, safety, and emergency procedures. * Submits in writing to the Managing Director any proposed changes to the menus and recipes included in the Cottage Recipes and Menus Manual. * Receives replacement pages from the Managing Director for Cottage Recipes and Menus Manual before implementing proposed changes to menus and recipes. * Performs all work or assigns work and is responsible for satisfactory completion of work scheduled in the Food Service Director/Coordinator Checklist. * Performs work on and fills out position checklist, provides department position checklist to Managing Director. Position Specific Competencies * Ability to cook home-style meals for large groups of people * Ability to write, read and follow recipes * Excellent organizational skills. * Good mental and physical health, grooming, appropriate. * Must have thorough knowledge of food service management. * Must have sound knowledge of principles of cost accounting, record keeping, and budget planning and purchasing procedures. * Must have ability to supervise and secure cooperative personnel. * Basic computing skills including the use of Internet, MS Word and MS Excel. * Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift. * Must demonstrate proper body mechanics as required to lift or assist in a lift. Job Requirements/Qualifications * High school graduate or equivalent. * Three years' experience in supervisory position in food preparation and service. * Minimum three years' experience in cooking. * Must have ability to supervise others and continue to be trained on the job in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities and other service duties. * Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire. We are a drug-free workplace. We do perform criminal background checks and substance abuse testing.

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Registered Nurse (Infusion Nurse)

Res-Care, Inc. Decatur AL, 35602

ResCare Title: Registered Nurse (Infusion Nurse) Job Category: Nursing/Skilled Line of Business: HomeCare Services About ResCare Join us in transforming peoples'...

Job Description ResCare Title: Registered Nurse (Infusion Nurse) Job Category: Nursing/Skilled Line of Business: HomeCare Services About ResCare Join us in transforming peoples' lives and their communities! ResCare is a one-of-a-kind human services company offering services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, home care for seniors, as well as education, vocational training, and job placement for people of all ages and skill levels. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Registered Nurse (Infusion Nurse). Are you passionate about helping others? Don't miss this opportunity to find career success and fulfillment while you help people reach their highest level of independence! Apply today! ResCare. Where Care Meets Career. Registered Nurse (Infusion Nurse) Responsibilities The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing care and treatment for clients that are experiencing significant mental health/psychiatric symptoms, who are demonstrating significant functional impairments, and who may have co-occurring substance abuse and/or personality disorder. * Attends and actively participates in weekly team meetings * Provides rehabilitation and coordinates medical needs for clients * Medication Monitoring and Administration by oral medication or needle injections * Medication training for staff * Orders, reviews, monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by the physician * Assists with keeping within assigned nursing budget * Conducts assessments * Approves plan of care and service delivery methods * Performs competency and skills evaluations on employees who provide direct care * Informs the physician and staff of changes in the client's medical or mental condition and needs * Coordinates psychiatric information with the psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners * Writes progress notes, summaries, and discharges * Group and Individual Counseling * Case Management * Implements the treatment/rehabilitative activities and strategies * Crisis Prevention * Reports significant/major incidents or accidents * Provides and arranges necessary medical services to ensure consumer health and safety * Follows consumer health plans * Provides and promotes consumer choice and facilitate independence * Assists with ensuring compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirement * Performs other duties designed to improve employee effectiveness as a member of the team * Promotes/encourages community integration and choice making * Dependable * Conducts self in professional and ethical manner * Willing to assist others * Works independently and with a team * Handles information in a confidential manner * Communicates in an open and honest manner * Notifies proper authorities of circumstances or situations that present possible health hazards * Assists in maintaining and updating nursing, pharmacy, infection control, and health and safety policies and procedures * Other tasks as assigned Specific Requirements * Must be 21 years of age * Holds a bachelor's degree in nursing or related health and human services field from an accredited college or university with at least 2,000 hours of experience with adult persons who have a serious psychiatric disability * OR holds an RN from an accredited two-year program and has more than 6,000 hours of experience with adult persons who have a serious psychiatric disability * Valid driver's license and insurance required * Ability to communicate verbally and in writing * Experience in managing systems, processes, and people * Operate general office equipment * Good organizational skills and attention to detail * Capable of working responsibly with high confidential information * Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team Additional Information * This position is PRN.*Experience administering infusion therapy in a home or alternate - site setting minimum two years experience.*1+ years of experience working as an RN in a clinical care setting that contributes to proficiency in infusion therapy (such as medical surgical unit, emergency department, intensive care unit, post-anesthesia care unit, or similar setting)*Knowledgeable of HIPAA patient privacy and data security requirements, OSHA employee protection regulations, and CHAP accreditation standards for home health and home infusion pharmacy (or other relevant accrediting organizations)*Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills*Effective interpersonal communications, both written and verbal*Active and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) of practice and others as requested*Willing and able to work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals including pharmacists and technicians, physicians and other licensed prescribers, registered dietitians, home health agencies (HHAs), sales representatives, and others as needed to provide comprehensive care and support of patients and caregivers*Willing and able to work independently in home or alternate - site settings*Weekly Lab draws. Critical Lab Interpretation.*Responsible for creating Physicain's Plan of Treatment.*Willing and able to assume a flexible work schedule*Willing and able to meet attendance, overtime, after-hours on - call, and other reliability requirements of the position*Access to reliable transportation that will enable travel to customer and/or patient sites. This position will have high travel time. Benefits In addition to meeting your passion for making a difference in people's lives and career advancement, opportunities you may also be offered: * Competitive pay based on experience * Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits * Suite of voluntary insurance options * 401(k) * Paid Time Off * Holidays * Performance incentives * Company Discount Purchasing Program * Cell phone Service * Ford and Chrysler Automobiles * Furniture * Appliances * Staples discounts * Employee Assistance Program * Legal Assistance Program * Tuition Reimbursement Don't miss this opportunity to find career success and fulfillment while you assist people to reach their highest level of independence. ResCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities. 1008 6th Avenue SE , Decatur, AL 35601-3922 USA

Homemaker - (Caregiver)

If you previously applied for this position please reapply. Essential FunctionsResident and Family Customer Service * Provides exceptional customer service at all times to all ...

If you previously applied for this position please reapply. Essential FunctionsResident and Family Customer Service * Provides exceptional customer service at all times to all Residents, families, and guests. * Exemplify, at all times, the Cottage 4 A's: Ability, Attitude, Appearance, and Attendance. * Greet all visitors warmly and enthusiastically. * Seek to preserve each Resident's independence, choice, dignity and respect. Resident Service and Personal Assistance * Provide personal care and services for optimum social, health, and welfare functioning of all Residents in accordance with written Cottage policies and procedures, State and health department regulations, and Residents' Rights to include: * Responding to the pull cord system and calls for assistance as required. Assisting all Residents in the event of an emergency. * Assistance with ADL's including ambulating, transfers, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, meals etc. * Assist in performing, monitoring and supervision of daily personal hygiene of Residents. * Assist Residents with medications in accordance to the written policies and state and health department regulations. * Accompany Residents to scheduled appointments as directed by supervisor. * Observes Residents and notes physical conditions, attitude, and reactions, appetites, etc. and reports changes/unusual findings. * Communicates with cottage managers in reference to personal assistance services or other services needed to maintain quality of services to Residents and reports changes in Residents' physical condition as appropriate. * Assists in conducting activities and special events. * Serves Residents in the Cottage dining room in a professional, friendly manner according to established policies and procedures. Office Assistance * Answers telephones as required. * Performs assigned clerical duties. * Assists in recording of accurate records for daily activity of each Resident. Cottage Housekeeping * Properly clean Residents apartments in accordance to policy, procedures and Cottage schedule. * Launder Resident's clothing and linens in accordance to policy, procedures and Cottage schedule * Properly clean all common areas of Cottage in accordance with policy, procedures and Cottage schedule * Communicates with management any maintenance issues that required attention. General * Develops positive working relationships with Residents, families, management, and staff. * Fully understand all emergency procedures and act responsibly in the event of a fire, or other emergency. * Continues professional growth through current literature. * Recommends changes in effective use of space and equipment. Position Specific Competencies * Must provide exceptional customer service. * Must have ability to work well with others and independently. * Must have personality with which others can communicate easily. * Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift. * Must demonstrate proper body mechanics as required to lift or assist in a lift. Job Requirements/Qualifications * Must be able to read, write, and make simple calculations and follow both oral and written instructions. * Must have a sense of responsibility and integrity as well as overall common sense. * Sincere desire to work with the elderly and the infirmed. * Overall good physical and mental health. * Overall patient and compassionate. * Familiar with gerontology and overall view of health care delivery. * Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire. Part-Time We are a drug-free workplace. We do perform criminal background checks and substance abuse testing.

Managing Director

Essential FunctionsQuality Resident Care and Customer Service * Responsible for the optimal health and welfare of the Residents. * Maintains ongoing liaison with hospital and heal...