Antelope Valley Care Center

General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in their day-to-day recording and charting of medical or administrative information in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern medical records, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that our medical records are maintained in an informative and descriptive manner. Essential Duties • Record medical and administrative information in accordance with our established charting and documentation policies and procedures • Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse. • Maintain an up-to-date roster of residents for your assigned unit. • Fill out resident charge slips and submit to the Business Office. • Answer telephone, page calls, deliver messages to residents, etc., as necessary. • Maintain a current listing of emergency phone numbers for your...

General Purpose The primary responsibility of the RN Supervisor is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Essential Duties Coordinate and participate in resident care. Manage and administer IVs. Supervise, instruct and assist LVN/LPN Nurses, Treatment Nurses and CNAs in provision of care with prompt response to call signals. Make rounds and provide report. Perform skilled care assessments. Participate in orientation and on-going training of staff. Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition. Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care,...

General Purpose The primary responsibility of the RN Supervisor is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Essential Duties Coordinate and participate in resident care. Manage and administer IVs. Supervise, instruct and assist LVN/LPN Nurses, Treatment Nurses and CNAs in provision of care with prompt response to call signals. Make rounds and provide report. Perform skilled care assessments. Participate in orientation and on-going training of staff. Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition. Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care,...

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Administrative Functions Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day to day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility. Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day to day functions of the nursing service department. Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current. Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day to day needs of...

General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors. Essential Duties • Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary. • Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information. • Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical. • Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner. • Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur. • Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to...

General Purpose The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Essential Duties Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act. Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning. Participates in Resident...

Dietary Aide General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor. Essential Duties • Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period. • Set up meal trays. • Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes. • Assist with serving the different meals. • Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift. • Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles. • Operate dishwasher. • Prepare nourishments and snacks. • Sweep and mop kitchen. • Carry out trash and garbage. • Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner. • To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor. • Clean work surfaces and refrigerators. • Sweep, mop, and maintain floors. • Participate in the...

General Purpose The MDS Nurse (LVN/LPN) is responsible for coordinating and completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role ensures accurate documentation of resident care, supports reimbursement processes, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality outcomes for residents. Essential Duties Complete MDS assessments and care area assessments (CAAs) within required timelines. Ensure accuracy of resident clinical documentation to support care planning and reimbursement. Maintain compliance with CMS, state, and facility guidelines. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans. Monitor resident progress and update care plans as needed. Participate in resident care conferences and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure MDS submissions meet regulatory requirements for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. Assist with audits and surveys by providing...

General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines as well as in accordance with our facility's established privacy policies and procedures. Essential Duties Administrative Functions • Receive and follow work schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures. • Assist in organizing, planning and directing the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures. • Assist the Medical Records/Health Information Consultant as required. • Maintain minutes of meetings. File as necessary. • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility, to assure that medical records can be properly maintained. • Assist in recording all incidents/accidents. File in accordance with established policies...

General Purpose Handles pressure, objectivity, confidentiality, organization, planning, reporting skills, persistence, proactive, listening, verbal communication, and resident and their family relationships. Essential Duties • Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with resident and their families. • Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being. • Provide medically related social services so that the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident is attained or maintained. • Evaluate social and family information, psychological and emotional needs to assist in assessing social services needs as well as develop care plans for social services issues. • Provide emotional support and address emotional problems including assisting residents and family with difficulties in coping with physical disabilities, fears related to health conditions as well as grief...

General Purpose The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with resident related activities and direct resident care. Essential Duties Treat residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements. Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols. Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Communicates routinely with the supervising occupational therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning. Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed. Educate residents, families, and...

General Purpose Rate offered $60+ The Staff Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Essential Duties Evaluate residents to determine speech therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellows (CFY) or students in resident care and resident-related activities, following state practice act. Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding...

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...

General Purpose The primary purpose of your job position is to oversee the facility to ensure assessments are completed per guidelines. A primary focus is the resident assessment process, which includes individual assessment, MDS assessment, and resident plan of care. Essential Duties • Provides oversight on facilities' weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients. • Tracks and monitors facility effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right). • Tracks and monitors QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly and provides data analysis and clinical recommendations for facility for optimum outcomes. • Provides PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators. • Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions. • Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly,...