Director of Personal Care (PCHA)

This position provides leadership and oversees both of Fairmont’s Personal Care Homes (Wheat Ridge - 27 beds and Farm Crest - 26 beds) to assure resident-focused services in compliance with all regulatory agencies including Department of Human Services. This is a full-time salaried position.

Fairmount Homes is located on a beautiful 50+ acre campus in rural Ephrata, PA. We are looking for a team member who is compassionate, honest, and who will join with us in our mission to provide high quality services and to promote wholeness and creative living consistent with Christ-centered Mennonite values.

Personal Care Home Administrator / Director Employment Qualifications:

• Current Certifications as Personal Care Home Administrator.
• L.P.N. currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania preferred.
• Must demonstrate leadership & management skills, dependability, and a positive demeanor.
• Must possess the ability to work independently.
• Must have ability to relate well with residents, families, team members, and the community.
• Proficiency in windows-based programs and Point Click Care preferred.
• Must support the mission, philosophy, and values of Fairmount Homes.
• Must have an understanding of the Mennonite values.
• Prior experience in Personal Care Home management or supervisory role necessary.
• Possess strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Current CPR certification
• Train the Trainer certification for medication training required.

Personal Care Director / Home Administrator Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees Assistant Director of Personal Care and leads Farm Crest and Wheat Ridge Personal Care Homes to meet all state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for team members’ education, orientation, competency and skill development.
• Organizes, coordinates, and directs Personal Care activities to provide resident care according to Fairmount values.
• Monitors the budget and provides timely justification for variances.
• Interviews, hires, evaluates and coaches qualified and competent team members to provide appropriate services for the physical, spiritual, and psychological needs of the residents in consultation with Human Resources.
• Works collaboratively with the PC staff and the Admissions/Marketing Director to provide the most suitable and available accommodations for residents.
• Reviews admission records for completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborates with Environmental Service to prepare residences for incoming residents
• Collaborates with the Personal Care and the Social Service Department to assure that resident concerns and family concerns are addressed and responded to in a timely and professional manner.
• Completes Personal Care Home Pre-Admission Screening and Level of Care Evaluation on all admissions and as needed.
• Collaborate with the resident, significant other(s) and team members for completion and revision as needed of the Resident Assessment Support Plans.
• Collaborates with the medical care practitioners and other providers as needed to assure that residents are granted independence and assistance to function at their highest level of functioning.
• Responsible for application for SSI as well as on-going annual re-certification paperwork for Office of Aging.
• Develops and monitors Plans of Correction for audits, grievances and surveys.
• Develops annual strategic objectives and initiatives for Quality Management Plan and Personal Care services.
• In collaboration with other Fairmount PCHA, schedule regular meetings with all Personal Care team members.
• Assists with resident care as needed.