Assisted Living Coordinator ~ Senior Living Community ~ Arvada

MorningStar Careers•Arvada, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assisted Living Coordinator supports resident well-being at MorningStar Senior Living by overseeing care staff and coordinating resident care in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and company policies. The role requires genuine interest in residents, patience and understanding when working with residents, families, and visitors, and the ability to address concerns and liaise with community providers. The coordinator hires, trains, supervises, and schedules caregivers and medication care managers; monitors residents’ care needs and changes in condition; and works with the Wellness Director to develop and maintain negotiated service plans and assessments. The position also oversees staff education, documentation, infection-control practices, medication procedures, resident safety checks, incident reporting, and communication with residents and families.

Requirements

Successfully complete state-approved Medication Administration training.
Hold a current first aid certificate, as required.
Have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
Possess strong communication skills.
Demonstrate the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of health-related experience in long-term care or assisted living supervisory or management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview, hire, train, supervise, and schedule caregivers, care managers, medication care managers, and coverage.
Assist the Business Office Manager with new-hire paperwork, attendance and time-sheet tracking, employee evaluations, and staffing budgets.
Identify staff education needs and coordinate orientation, weekly mini-modules, and required in-service meetings.
Ensure care staff understand residents’ needs, negotiated service plans, and task or assignment sheets.
Monitor resident care needs, report symptoms and changes in condition to the Wellness Director, and maintain accurate records and Daily Log documentation.
Monitor resident suites weekly and conduct daily walk-throughs of assisted living areas to ensure care is being provided.
Ensure infection-control guidelines are followed and protective supplies are available.
Prepare and administer medications according to procedure.
Work with the Wellness Director to develop, maintain, and update negotiated service plans and assessments.
Schedule and conduct change-of-condition assessments and biannual service-plan meetings with residents, families, the Executive Director, and the Wellness Director.
Communicate with residents and families about care needs and assist with counseling as needed.
Conduct regular resident suite checks and ensure resident emergency alert systems are answered promptly.
Immediately report suspected resident abuse and complete incident reports within 24 hours.
Complete the monthly Incident Tracker, coordinate intervention and incident-reduction addenda with the Wellness Director, and review them at the monthly QA/safety committee meeting.
Ensure residents’ weights and vital signs are taken and recorded at move-in, after return from hospital or rehabilitation, and monthly.
Direct caregivers to accompany residents to prescribed activities and provide additional one-on-one time to residents unable to attend.