Assistant DSD- Full Time

PACS

About The Position

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. Keys 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. Provides information by answering questions and requests. Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Regular attendance and dependability. May assist with HR and payroll duties. Participate in facility surveys. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility. Assist in recording all incidents/accidents. 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. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/DON/Administrator.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED
Must have 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
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge in clerical functions and computer literacy
Must have knowledge of office machines and equipment
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear
Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Regular attendance and dependability

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing the orientation of new employees
Assist the DSD in scheduling and organizing in service Education programs
Assist the DSD to maintain all required records
Keys 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
Advertise for available positions for the facility, as requested
Provides information by answering questions and requests
Maintains supplies inventory
May assist with HR and payroll duties
Participate in facility surveys
Assist in recording all incidents/accidents
File in accordance with established policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/DON/Administrator