Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description
Description: The Administrator is fully responsible for facility day to day operations and quality of care of the residents. The Administrator will operate this facility in accordance with Federal, State and Licensing Regulations (Title 22 and Health & Safety Codes). The Administrator will be at the Community a sufficient number of hours to effectively operate the facility and will be on call for emergencies. Hiring Requirements: Age 21 or over, either a high school diploma or GED, current 80-hour Administrator Certificate, DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearances, current First Aid certification, health screening and negative TB test (must be less than 6 months old and can be completed within 7 days of hire), and will comply with all Federal, State and Licensing Regulations (Title 22 and Health & Safety Codes). Per DSS requirements, also responsible: knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to the residents, knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations, ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records, when applicable, the ability to direct the work of others, and good character and a continuing reputation of personal integrity All duties and responsibilities herein must be completed in a competent manner. Responsibilities: Have the knowledge to provide supervision and care necessary for the residents to receive quality care. Participate in and approve all resident assessments and admissions. Achieve and maintain full occupancy of the facility. Manage income and expenses in accordance with the operating budget Supervise all staff. Complete knowledge and understanding of Title 22 and Health and Safety Code. Comply with all Federal, State and Licensing Regulations (Title 22 and Health and Safety Codes) Recruit, employ, train and evaluate qualified staff to perform their duties in accordance to the regulations and policies of the facility Counsel, discipline and terminate unsatisfactory employees in accordance with facility policies. Maintain all employee and resident records according to regulations. Market and promote the facility to prospective residents and their families by conducting tours, special promotions, referral contacts and follow-up in order to maintain a full facility Report to Licensing agencies and responsibility parties any deaths, accidents, or incidents of a serious nature as stated in Title 22 and the Health and Safety Codes. Investigate and report theft and loss in the facility Report known or suspected elder abuse as required and described in SOC 341A. Reports and is responsible to the Licensee. Provides or arranges resident transportation per policy. Provides all resident & employee documentation required by DSS/CCL, including but not limited to admission assessment and records of resident care. Maintain a current RCFE certificate at all times by completion of DSS required Administrator Recertification training and other training required for compliance with other state laws, rules, regulations and competency. Ensure that the facility has at least one staff member trained in CPR and first aid and on duty and on the premises at all times. Ensure all staff attend a training on building & fire safety and disaster training, have a written disaster policy and procedure manual on site and ensure all employees are aware of its location. The Administrator must complete 20 clock hours of continuing education per year in areas relating to aging and/or administration. Other duties as assigned by the Licensee. Training in Resident Rights as described in the LIC 613C-2 updated for 2016 laws, including but not limited to no retaliation in response to resident complaints. The Administrator must complete 20 clock hours of continuing education per year in areas relating to aging and/or administration. Other duties as assigned by the Licensee.