Assistant Health Services Director - (Caldwell, ID)

Position overview: Assistant Health Services Director is responsible for the coordination and supportive services provided to residents at the Assisted Living Residence. Required functions: Fosters a non-clinical, resident-centered approach to the planning and delivery of services to residents, supporting residents' rights to participate in decision-making and treating residents with dignity and respect. Under the direction of the HSD assesses health, functional and psychosocial status of residents, initiating individualized service plans, proactively managing care and services for each resident, and maximizing the resident's opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment. Ensures that residents' care needs are met by coordinating with other community professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, home health agency staff, case managers, and state agency personnel. Arranges ancillary services, such as pharmacy, podiatry, lab, and x-ray as needed as directed by the HSD.