Description
The Resident Care Coordinator is a working / Supervisory position responsible for the supervision of assisted living services : requires substantive interaction with residents, families, physicians, managers and staff from other departments;
requires a high level of tact, persuasion, judgment, integrity and timing; coordinates resident services 24 hours a day while on duty.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide and coordinate caregiver training as needed to comply with company policy.
- Performs Caregiver task as outlined in the resident personal service plan and scheduled by the Director of Clinical Care.
- Responsible for preparing and setting caregiver schedules to meet the needs of the community.
- Assists residents with activities of daily living ( ADL’s)-IADL’s
- Promptly answers emergency call systems, telephone and paging systems.
- Observe and report resident for changes in behavior, health or signs of abuse and notifies appropriate manager(s).
- Participates in all scheduled team member meetings pertaining to assisted living residents or staff as well as voluntary and mandatory on- going education and in-service training.
- Performs data entry in to Point Click Care program to update resident information, resident physical and emotional condition changes, and vitals, using appropriate terminology and abbreviations.
- Practice good infection control principles and uses appropriate hand washing techniques
- Maintain % compliance with current ADHS Rules and requirements.
- Coordinate resident care with Director of Clinical Care and caregivers.
- Oversees resident records, MARS and dispose of medication.
- Act as liaison between resident, family and primary care provider as necessary to maintain continuity of service. Conduct pre-move in and on going assessments.
- Performs and completes assignments within established procedures and guidelines
- Conduct assessments as required in the absence of the Director of Clinical Care.
- Enforce the importance of documenting Example : Incident, Fall Management and any change of condition etc.
- In absence of a Caregiver / Med performs duties as needed.
- Maintains and coordinates Caregiver Schedules to ensure resident service.
- Schedules Labs and X-rays as needed
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Care, Executive Director or Manager on Duty.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Licensed Certified Care Giver in accordance with Arizona State Law
- Current CPR and First Aide Certificates
- Current Finger Print Card
- Current Food Handler’s Card
- Able to lift between 25 & 75 pounds
- Experience working with seniors and / or in the medical field (preferred)
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication in English
- Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and a flexible schedule
- Must be able to function in a high stress work environment.
SKILLS :
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse group of people.
- Strong presentation skills, as well as solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products : Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Project management skills and an ability to multi-task and prioritize frequently changing needs.
- Ability to demonstrate good observation skills, sound judgment and discretion.
- Work as a team player with Team Members at all levels.
- Self-starter and positive personality.
- Sensitive to confidential information.
30+ days ago