Assistant DSD

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Assist in organizing the orientation of new employees according to regulations which includes but is not limited to philosophy and objectives of care, resident rights, safety, infection control and the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Assist the DSD in scheduling and organizing in‑service education programs.
• Assist the DSD to maintain all required records. Key(s) information into computer systems. Ensure that in‑services are scheduled timely and posted in designated areas.
• Maintain current records of orientation and in‑service attendance for each employee.
• Maintain department records in a complete and orderly manner.
• Assist in coordinating the safety program and scheduling pre‑employment and current employee health examinations and tests as directed.
• Document and/or coordinate all required Fire/Internal Disaster drills.
• Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and the public.
• Promote and maintain good public relations on behalf of the facility.
• Advertise for available positions for the facility, as requested.
• Provide information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and dependability.
• May assist with HR and payroll duties.
• Participate in facility surveys.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with interdepartment personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
• Assist in recording all incidents/accidents and file in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor/DON/Administrator.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Knowledge of clerical functions and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of office machines and equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Requires prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer and frequent use of all office related equipment (copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator).

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.