Assisted Living Coordinator ~ Littleton

MorningStar Careers•Littleton, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assisted Living Coordinator supports resident well-being and care in an assisted living community, working with residents, families, visitors, caregivers, medication technicians, community providers, and the Wellness Director. The role includes hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling care staff; monitoring resident needs and changes in condition; addressing concerns; and ensuring duties are performed in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies. The coordinator supports staffing and employee administration, including orientation, ongoing education, attendance and time-sheet tracking, evaluations, and adherence to staffing budgets. The role also ensures staff understand residents’ negotiated service plans and assignments, monitors resident suites and assisted living areas, promotes infection control, and maintains accurate care records. Working with the Wellness Director, the coordinator develops and updates assessments and negotiated service plans, conducts change-of-condition assessments and bi-annual care-plan meetings, communicates with residents and families, and assists with counseling as needed. Additional duties include medication preparation and administration, emergency alert response oversight, incident reporting and tracking, monitoring vital signs and weights, and coordinating resident participation in prescribed activities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least two years of health-related experience in long-term care or assisted living supervisory or management experience is preferred.
Understanding of standard techniques for providing personal services to residents and caring for equipment and supplies, including universal precautions.
Awareness of the assessment process and development and execution of negotiated care plans.
Ability to problem-solve effectively and manage situations according to company standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, supervise, and schedule caregivers, medication technicians, care managers, and MCM coverage.
Assist the Business Office Manager with new-hire paperwork, attendance logs, time sheets, employee evaluations, and staffing-budget oversight.
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 residents for symptoms and changes in condition, report changes to the Wellness Director, and maintain accurate records and Daily Log entries.
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 resident assessments and negotiated service plans.
Schedule and conduct change-of-condition assessments and bi-annual negotiated service plan meetings with residents, families, the Executive Director, and Wellness Director.
Maintain communication 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.
Report suspected resident abuse immediately and complete incident reports within 24 hours.
Complete the monthly Incident Tracker, collaborate with the Wellness Director on interventions and incident reductions, and review findings at the monthly QA/safety committee meeting.
Ensure residents’ weights and vital signs are taken correctly and recorded at move-in, following a return from hospital or rehabilitation, and monthly.
Direct caregivers to accompany residents to prescribed activities and provide additional one-on-one time to residents who cannot attend.