Medical technical knowledge
Elderly Home Managers must be able to keep up with the knowledge of current and new technology in healthcare services.
Elderly Home Managers
Descriptions & Duties
- Elderly Home Managers plan, direct and evaluate the provision of residential and personal care services for individuals who are in need of such services due to ageing. They are also responsible for managing facility finance, handling related administrative tasks such as overseeing budget planning, expenditure on supplies and equipment, supervising staff, coordinating and administering welfare programmes and care services for the elderly, liaising with other health and welfare providers and funding bodies to coordinate the provision of elderly care services.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A higher diploma or an associate degree, bachelor's or master's degree in geriatric nursing, health services, long-term care administration, public health, public administration, business administration or health administration
Experience
5 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$90,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-39
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 40-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Elderly Home Managers generally work in offices in elderly care facilities. They may work night or weekend shifts and may need to be on call in case emergencies arise.
