Director of Aide Services

Suncrest Hospice

$90K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing
  • CPR Certification
  • Minimum 1 year leadership experience
  • Preferred background in hospice care
  • Experience as a CNA is a plus
  • Effective team collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the aide team, enhancing skills and knowledge
  • Oversee daily operations and scheduling for aides
  • Ensure accurate patient charting by aides
  • Implement policies and best practices in caregiving
  • Build and sustain a diverse, high-performing team
  • Document actions thoroughly and maintain accurate records
  • Protect patient privacy and maintain HIPAA compliance
  • Stay updated on industry trends and maintain licensure

Benefits

  • Actual work/life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401k plan with employer match and full vesting after 90 days
  • Culture emphasizing team member appreciation
  • Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding national company
Full Job Description

Benefits

  • Actual Work/Life Balance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
  • A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
  • The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
  • Pay Scale: $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus opportunities
Details

The Director of Aide Services works under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services and is responsible for assigning and overseeing aides, as they provide care to residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Provide strong leadership to our aide team. Mentor and develop aide staff, provide ongoing training and education to enhance their skills and knowledge
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of our aide staff. Responsible for overseeing the creation, management and maintenance of schedules for aides in conjunction with the aide coordinator
  • Ensure that charting is completed by all aides
  • Implement policies, procedures, and best practices for operations
  • Support, build, and sustain a diverse team who successfully and consistently deliver on objectives and goals
  • Ability to communicate clearly, establish and maintain effective relationships with team members to problem solve in an educational and cooperative manner
  • Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
  • Protect privacy and dignity by keeping patient information confidential; comply with HIPAA guidelines and related laws
  • Adhere to professional standards, company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local requirements
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure
Qualifications
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
  • Current CPR Certification
  • At least 1 year experience in leadership required
  • Previous hospice experience preferred
  • Previous experience as a CNA preferred
  • Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
  • Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
  • Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
  • Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
  • Reliable Transportation, Driver's License, Car insurance

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