Care Coordinator

Laurus•Midland, MI

4d•$0 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to provide and coordinate resident care to ensure quality care is delivered, as well as provide care team leadership. Independence Village of Midland is seeking a Care Coordinator for a Full Time, Day Shift position. The role involves ensuring residents are treated with kindness and respect, protecting them from accidents and injuries, and serving as a resource person for the care team. The Care Coordinator will also participate in orientation and training, foster a positive work environment, and review/update resident care plans. This position requires administering medications, processing physician orders, assisting with resident evaluations, and conducting departmental reviews. The Care Coordinator will also manage medication and supply inventory, observe and report resident condition changes, complete daily charting, and participate in or lead activities. Compliance with infection control, safety, emergency, and confidentiality policies is essential. Participation in the on-call rotation is also required. The company emphasizes its 1440 Values: Live and work each day with purpose, Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility, Embrace lifelong learning, Promote mutual respect, Display transparency, Appreciate diversity, Practice forgiveness, and Be thankful.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Successful completion of Care Specialist I and II curriculum within 90 days of hire
At least 6 months of recent experience as a Care Specialist or equivalent experience
CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
Demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment
Capacity to master company specific software
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
Effective oral and written communication skills
Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community
Developed organizational skills
Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor
Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Responsibilities

Assure that residents are treated with kindness and respect
Protect residents from accidents and injuries
Be responsible for the safety of residents in the case of emergency
Serve as �go-to� resource person for team members
Participate with orientation and training for care team members
Foster positive work environment and strong support for developing skills with other care team members
Review, update and provide resident care as outlined in resident service plans
Perform rounds with physicians and communicate new orders to staff and family members as required
Assist with schedule coverage needs as necessary
Answer resident call signals, as well as door and safety alarms promptly
Administer/pass medications to residents according to physician orders and policies
Review and process physician orders utilizing eMAR in conjunction with pharmacy support
Assist with resident evaluations
Conduct departmental reviews/audits. Provide results to Director of Resident Care
Assure adequate medication and supply inventory for residents
Observe and report non-emergent resident behavior and condition changes to Director of Resident Care
Complete daily charting, documentation, and reporting as required
Participate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment.
Assist and remind residents to participate in activities
Follow and comply with infection control, safety, emergency and confidentiality policies and procedures
Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned
Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
Remain awake and alert while on duty
Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.