Coord Resident Care WRC Senior Services Shell Edgewood - 15015

Penn Highlands Healthcare•New Bethlehem, PA

55d

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Resident Care Coordinator is the delivery of resident care for their physical and emotional well-being, to include participating in staffing decisions, planning work assignments, ensuring residents are receiving proper assistance and care, providing liaison between health care providers/resident/resident family, and carrying out Resident Aide responsibilities to the extent necessary. To follow all facility policies and apply them uniformly to all employees. To ensure the highest degree of quality care is provided to our residents at all times.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred
2 year of college or a degree in business or related field required.
Computer knowledge required.
A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indication freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
Must be in good physical and mental health.
Effectively communicate with others.
Office/ business experience.
Previous long-term care experience required.
Scheduling, coordinating care.
Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such actions.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Knowledge of elderly ill and/or disabled.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.
Follows and understands written and oral directions.
Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales).
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.