Nora Garcia

RCFE Administrator

Noble Living

02.2013 - Current

Administers policies, procedures, programs and a budget for the proper functioning of the Assisted Living Facility according to the established principles of Lesley Senior Communities and California Title 22, RCFE Regulations.
Be responsible for developing an administrative plan and procedures, assuring that all necessary shifts are covered, staff have equitable workloads and adequate supervision.
Seek to achieve consistent staffing.
Follow policies to fill vacancies to help control labor expenses.
Responsible for the training, development, supervision and evaluation of the Assisted Living employees.
Support the empowerment of the staff to foster team building.
Coordinate staff recruitment.
Terminate staff that performs in an unsatisfactory manner.
Conducts pre-admission appraisals of prospective residents.
Conducts resident admission interviews, providing information and opportunity for signing resident Admission Agreements.
Provide and ensure the provision of services the Assisted Living residents with regard for the resident's physical and mental well-being and needs.
Make provisions for the safety and guidance of residents with visual and/or hearing deficiencies.
Make provisions for residents with unmet needs to attend available community programs, including arranging transport.
Establishes a close working relationship with the Assisted Living Residents Association and meets with various individuals and/or committees to discuss changes and/or procedures and policies in order to maintain the health, happiness and safety of the residents.
Have personal characteristics, physical energy and competence to provide care and supervision and work effectively with community social agencies.
Records residents' current medications including ordering refills.
Monitor and administer medication treatment schedules Make regular rounds of the facility to observe residents and determine if needs are being met.
Recognize and assess significant changes in resident condition and take necessary action.
Report and document changes in resident conditions.
Monitor all documentation to assure regulatory compliance and professionalism.
Communication Give and receive shift reports.
Act as liaison to physicians, family, consultants, community and residents.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and resident care conferences in order to develop meaningful programs to meet the needs of individual residents.
Provide in-service education to staff as related to care issues relevant to residential care.
Administration Follow up on Residents' medical assessments.
Administer and chart all medication & treatments, order new medications & transcribe & carry out physicians orders.
Document & regularly evaluate all resident charting to insure notes reflect progress & condition of resident accurately.
Maintain a reference library Participate in surveys and inspections Ensure adequate nursing supplies, medication and equipment Participate in professional meetings and development programs.
Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
Recruited, hired, trained and coached on average of 2 new employees per year.
Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations governing home care services.
Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations governing home care services.
Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the markets served.
Led the facility management staff and consultants in producing a business plan that focused on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.

Care Staff

Attitudes Senior Care

01.2009 - 04.2013

Participated in activities with the residents such as music, puzzles and ball toss. Assist in providing care to residents with Dementia including ADL's. Prepare meals and snacks for residents. Implement and support resident care plan. Provide residents with transfers and mobility assistance. Documents ADL and meal shift reports. Monitor residents and reports to supervisor any new symptoms and any resident issues. Coordinate with visiting Healthcare Professional Communicate and encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities.

Caregiver

Activcare Living

06.2006 - 10.2012

Participated in activities with residents such as music, puzzles and ball toss. Assist in providing care to residents with Dementia including ADL's. Prepare meals and snacks for residents. Implement and support resident care plan. Provide residents with transfers and mobility assistance. Documents ADL and meal shift reports. Monitor residents and reports to supervisor any new symptoms and any resident issues. Coordinate with visiting Healthcare Professional Communicate and encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities.

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