Other Job Functions:
A. Committee Functions
Duties:
Direct, serve, attend and participate in various committees of the facility; provide written and/or oral reports to the facility’s governing board and facility management as necessary; and, evaluate and implement recommendations from the committees, the governing board and/or facility management.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with personnel and ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
B. Safety and Sanitation Functions
Duties:
Ensure that all personnel, residents and visitors follow established policies and procedures, including safety regulations, fire protection and prevention policies, smoking regulations, infection control procedures, and waste and disposal procedures; ensure that the facility and surrounding grounds are maintained in good repair; review accident and incident reports and establish effective accident prevention programs; and, ensure that all personnel attend and participate in Hazardous Communication and Universal Precautions training programs prior to reporting for work assignments.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Ability to communicate with personnel, ability to read and write in English and ability to distinguish smells.
C. Staff Development Functions
Duties:
Maintain professional competence and keep abreast of changes in the long-term care field through attendance and participation in the continuing education programs, workshops, seminars and training programs; assist department directors in planning, developing, conducting and scheduling orientation, in-service training, on-the-job training and other education activities for personnel to ensure that current materials and programs are continuously provided; and, meet with department directors on a regular basis and encourage, conduct and participate in in-service classes and supervisory level training programs.
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