You will be in contact with an array of professionals when you place your loved one in an assisted living facility. It is helpful to understand how all of these people work together as a team to provide a senior care experience. There may be less or more positions, depending on the size of the assisted living home. Here is a description of senior care team members you can expect to find at an assisted living facility:
Administration - The assisted living facility director is generally the head of the administrative team, which consists of all of the people it takes to manage the logistical requirements of running a business.
Admissions Coordinator - When you research an assisted living facility, it is the admissions coordinator who will show you around and answer any of your questions. Additionally, the admissions coordinator will guide you through the contract and admissions process.
Personal Care Team - The personal care team consists of those people who provide direct care to the residents in assisted living care. This team may consist of personal care assistants (PCA), certified nursing aides (CNA), or registered nurses (RN).
Housekeeping Team - No matter what type of assisted living facility you choose, that facility will employ a housekeeping staff to do everything from disinfecting the kitchen and bathroom areas to changing the sheets.
Dining Team - The dining staff is responsible for overseeing every aspect of a facility’s food prep and food service. At Applewood Our House, the dining area acts as a hub where many residents and team like to meet.
Specialty Team - When your loved one has special needs (Alzheimer’s, memory care, or diabetes, for example), then you will need to find an assisted living facility with the type of specialty staff you need. This may include any type of specialist, from physical therapists to physicians.
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