Care Coordinator

White Logo Color Background • Grand Junction, CO

1d • $21 - $22

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Assisted Living Nurse with support service and case management responsibilities that ensure the delivery of quality services which entails communication with staff in all departments, families of residents, and other service providers.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a healthcare related field and two years of healthcare-related experience, or a combination of education and experience that meets the minimum requirements of the job.
• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License (required)

Nice To Haves

• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification (preferred)
• De-Escalation Training (preferred)
• Hilltop’s Transportation Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of Hilltop’s Assisted Living Communities (ALCs), including Service 1, how we treat each other, and Service 2, how we treat our residents. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• Conducts oneself as a leader by taking ownership of the program and providing quality of care; commits to the betterment and growth of ALCs by offering solutions, developing processes, promoting communication with others, supporting communication from staff to management, prioritizing tasks, and actively participating in problem resolution.
• Provide protective oversight of residents, including but not limited to, assisting residents, maintaining a safe physical environment, redirecting and assisting disoriented or confused residents, applying and following house rules and honoring resident rights, appropriately reporting and assisting residents experiencing difficulties, and identifying and monitoring visitors to the facility.
• Provide social supervision, including helping with transport and ambulation to events, assisting with communication of and attendance to social events, and assisting with general socialization.
• Provide for the sanitation and safety of residents, including monitoring the safety of the living and common areas, removing and reporting any safety hazards, maintaining safety supplies, redirecting residents away from unsafe areas or situations, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of the facility’s policies and procedures, admission & discharge process and Level of Care criteria.
• Responsible for professional communication and conduct with residents, families, providers, and coworkers; act as a liaison with resident’s families to inform them of issues/status. Follow up and document as needed.
• Review daily documentation (shift report book, anecdotal notes, fall reports etc.) for the purposes of tracking, quality assurance, and charting.
• Implement resident care plan changes per facility protocols in conjunction with Nurse.
• Under supervision, conduct pre-admission assessments. Prepare long term care insurance reports and resident charts.
• Complete routine reassessments and auditing such as safety checklists and/ or monthly fee audits.
• Coordinate move-in processes.
• Facilitate and participate as member of the routine Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) process and ensure updated communication and compliance with process. Facilitate and coordinate interim MDTs, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree