Whether you’ve already received your RCFE administrator certification, currently help care for individuals in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), or are about to start an assisted living business, supplying RCFE residents with tasty, nutritious meals should top your priority list. Without the foundation of appropriate nutrition, the important people under your care […]
Good communication skills are necessary for any career field. However, California RCFE Administrators must employ these skills at a high level to provide quality care. Resident care administrators interact with many different people every day, each of which may factor into daily operations. These people include residents, families of residents, staff, supervising agents, and members […]
The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic still reverberate throughout our state, and its effect is felt in residential care facilities for the elderly as well. Whether you received your California assisted living administrator certification years before anyone heard of this virus, or you are just now pursuing your credentials, you undoubtedly understand many RCFEs still […]
As the world slowly recovers from the pandemic, many industries, including residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), have had to adapt to new protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety of their residents and staff. Assisted living administrators are the first line of defense in ensuring protective protocols are applied to RCFE facilities. Over […]
There is no secret that a career in the senior care industry can be very rewarding — both personally and professionally. The senior care field offers plenty of benefits, such as job stability and the potential for growth, but getting an RCFE certification is often a crucial step towards gaining employment or owning a facility. […]
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) serve those who require some level of physical assistance and supervision but do not need around-the-clock medical care. RCFEs come in several sizes from the large facilities that may have 200 residents to a small home with 6 or less residents. These smaller facilities have a better ability […]
If you received assisted living certification and manage or work for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you realize the residents of your community all have different needs, emotions, and temperaments. This becomes evident when you welcome seniors to their new assisted living home. While backgrounds and circumstances may appear similar, no two […]
Every administrator guiding a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in California has a unique story. Whether you first became involved with caregiving while helping a special relative or working at a local RCFE, making a difference in the lives of seniors is often a motivating factor for obtaining assisted living administrator certification. One […]
Workplace safety is an important subject when it comes to managing a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) and needs to be considered when you want to start an assisted living business. While regulations for workplace safety are required by law, they also set the stage for a healthy and effective workplace culture at […]
Perhaps you’ve just started to think about converting your home into an assisted living facility (RCFE), or maybe you’ve already done much of the research but just can’t come to a final decision. Take your time and consider all the aspects and ramifications involved. The decision you make not only affects you, but also family […]