Assisted Living Job Titles

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• Executive Director: Runs the community and is the most senior staff member
• Caregivers: Provide hands on care such as assistance with activities of daily living
• Medical Director: A doctor or nurse who oversees all medical aspects of the community and care plans for the residents
• Nurse: Some assisted living communities have nurses on staff at all times, while other only have nurses on staff part time
• Medical Technicians: Staff members who can dispense medicines but do not have the qualifications of a nurse
• Marketing director: Helps spread the word about the community and finds new residents
• Activity directors: Plans activities and events at the community
• Therapists (i.e. physical, occupational, speech): Certified professionals who work with residents to improve their level of functioning
• Head chef & cooks: Responsible for planning and preparing meals for all residents
• Wait staff: Serve residents food at mealtimes
• Driver: Drives residents to scheduled appointments, or drives a community bus or van to events
• Technology/computer expert: Maintain computers and other digital technologies
• Facilities director: Responsible for maintaining the building and assuring safety standards are met
• Groundskeeper: Manages and oversees landscaping of the community

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