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Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
ResponsibilitiesEnsures community is adequately staffed in order to meet resident’s care and service needs and in accordance with the company standards and guidelines.
Coordinates resident services and/or associate schedules. Responsible for filling all open shifts by contacting back up associates according to established protocol.Ensures that community and corporate policies are disseminated and followed by all care associates.Provides services as needed and within professional and state guidelines.Coordinates alternative resources for associates and families.Ensures adequate staffing coverage for the provision of services on a day-to-day basis.Reports all accidents and/or incidents to the Director or designee immediately.Completes data entry and administrative reporting as necessary.Assists the Director or designee in the recruiting, hiring, orientation and training of new associates.Completes other duties as assigned.This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
QualificationsEducation and Experience
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Prefer one year experience working with older adults or in a related health care setting.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
None
Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization.
Must have knowledge and working capability of PCs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
StandingRequires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendorsWalkingSittingOccasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.Use hands and fingers to handle or feelOn-Call on an as needed basisReach with hands and armsPossible exposure to communicable diseases and infectionsStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlTalk or hearExposure to latexAbility to lift: Up to 25 poundsPossible exposure to blood-borne pathogensPossible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazardsVisionBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.