Director of centres for the elderly

These professionals manage spaces for care and assistance to the elderly within the framework of a partial or total host institution, such as day centres or geriatric residences, among others.

In this sense, they plan and organise the activities and resources of their institution in accordance with established quality and health parameters to guarantee the correct provision of the services offered to the elderly.

• Draw up specific work objectives on the basis of the general management planning, establishing, where appropriate, the calendar, the persons in charge and suitable follow-up for each area of intervention of the centre (health, leisure, sports, etc.).
• Assess, at least annually, the degree of quality of the services and the level of satisfaction of users.
• Keep the official documentation of the centre up to date, as well as all user details, ensuring that established legal requirements are fulfilled.
• Coordinate care of users provided by other services, organisations and similar institutions (such as the welfare departments of public administrations).
• Organise the contracting of services or products with suppliers external to the organisation (catering, recreational services, sports and leisure).

• Plan services in relation to the persons served within their organisation, assigning tasks and functions.
• Assess the needs of the patients and the care provided, as well as any changes which may occur during their stay.
• Supervise and guarantee comprehensive care, quality, comfort and safety for all users.
• Ensure compliance with the rights of the resident person and that the persons cared for in the residence enter and stay willingly.
• Manage regular meetings to monitor objectives among all workers in the organisation.
• Encourage the participation of the resident's relatives in the planning of centre activities.
• Respond to complaints and suggestions made by residents or their relatives.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Administració i direcció d'empreses
• Grau: Ciències empresarials-management
• Grau: Economia
• Grau: Educació social
• Grau: Treball social
• Grau: Fisioteràpia
• Grau: Infermeria
• Grau: Psicologia

Complementary training

People management: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 4

Strategic orientation: Level 3

Commitment to the organisation: Level 3

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Responsible for insertion companies

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Director of Logistics Operations

Technician in international cooperation projects

Finance Director

• Work hours

  Full-time work and with high availability, including weekends.

• Salary

  Between 18,020 and 48,000 euros gross per year, depending on the level of qualification and the type of organization (public or private).

• Professional category

  Manager