Experienced Residential Supervisor

Job Title: Residential Supervisor

Responsibilities: The Residential Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and oversight of individuals served, staff, and residences as assigned

The Residential Supervisor's Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervision

· Ensure that each residence is staffed for all shifts controlling overtime when possible. Keep records of all overtime (reason, staff, shift date & time). Reports all overtime to Manager of Residential Services.

· Provide monitoring and mentoring to new staff during their probationary period. Monitoring and Mentoring on a daily basis during first 10 days of probationary period – weekly thereafter

· Monitor individuals served with staff interactions for appropriateness and development. Provide input to Residential Coordinators and Residential Manager regarding issues or concerns relating to individuals served and/or staff.

· Coordinate and facilitate all approved scheduled activities for individuals served, including, but not limited, to: Grocery shopping, clothing, social/educational outings, activities for transition into the community.

Facilitiy Maintenance – refers to the appearance of the residence; cleanliness, maintaining inventory, furnishings, upkeep of individual's rooms, etc:

· Inspect homes daily for damages, broken blinds, furniture, missing items, i.e.: light bulbs, towels, food, etc.

· Inspect for needed repairs and follow through until completion of the repair.

· Ensure food is properly stored (discarding if expired), purchased, ordered, and prepared.

· Ensure house is odor and vermin free.

· Inspect the Fire Extinguisher monthly, sign off on the tag and ensure the pin is in place.

· Inspect and ensure the smoke detectors are working on a monthly basis.

· Ensure EACH RESIDENCE IS ALWAYS IN INSPECTION READY STATUS.

Medication Administration – refers to monitoring, documenting, and tracking prescription and over the counter medications for the individuals served.

· Supervision Staff will monitor medication administration for:

· Appropriate procedures being followed

· Appropriate documentation

· Security of medications

· Inspect MAR sheets bi-weekly for appropriate documenting of medications given

· Report medication administration errors to the Health Services Nurse and complete the GER as appropriate

· Provide monitoring of staff making errors and report to Residential Manager

· Ensure proper procedures are followed regarding the receipt of medications for residents, reviewing and making requests for necessary corrections

· Ensure all medications are secured at all times by the staff

· Ensure medications are started on the correct day by the staff

· Ensure the previous month's empties are turned into Health Services

· Ensure PRN and over the counter medications are administered according to procedure and start and stop dates

· Strive for zero medication errors at residences under your supervision

· Coordinate and facilitate after hour medical appointments and ER visits

Paperwork / Meetings

· Ensure all individuals' paperwork is completed before the end of each shift by staff

· Check all paperwork for accuracy and completion

· Ensure scheduled items are documented in a timely manner: MAR'S, Training, Service Objectives, Vital Signs, Blood Sugars, Toileting, Etc.

· Ensure paperwork is NOT documented before the activity occurs (ie: completing MAR before medication given on date of occurrence)

· Ensure Incident Reports are made and paperwork completed before the end of the shift by the appropriate staff

· Ensure paperwork is an actual