Required Qualifications
- Minimum requirements include the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
- Minimum of 1 year medication aide experience
- Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
- Extensive knowledge of current standards of practice and the rules, regulations, and laws related to the long-term-care industry and the ability to teach and enforce this knowledge to others
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.
Identifies and prioritize the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment.
Works closely with the facility’s Clinical Director and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment. Develop educational calendars in accordance with the plan.
Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel.
Develops, schedules, and directs refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel. Tracks attendance/completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.
Reviews educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed. Utilizes outside resources for content development, such as consultants, content experts, or electronic learning systems.
Collaborates with department leaders for developing competencies required for meeting residents’ needs. Assists with evaluating competencies, depending on the knowledge-based, technical, or behavioral nature of the competency.
Cooperates with the Clinical Director and/or Administrator during routine evaluation of the training program’s effectiveness.
Schedules trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend. Posts notices of trainings in advance.
Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.
Provides opportunities for staff to obtain continuing education credits for maintaining certifications/licensure. Maintains all documentation related to continuing education.
Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with facility policy.
