MDS Assistant

Life Care Services • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Experience the future of senior living and care as soon as you step foot into our doors. Casa de las Campanas offers upscale resort-style living in the scenic area of Rancho Bernardo. Our team of dedicated professionals strives to improve the lives of seniors in our community on a daily basis. Our campus and surroundings reflect the love that our residents have for southern California. Our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, exceptional hospitality, and stunning location is unmatched. Our well-traveled and outdoorsy senior community enjoys socializing over meals, exploring nearby trails, and taking in breathtaking views. We are currently seeking a talented MDS Assistant with charge experience. If you want to experience a fresh perspective on senior living, join us today!

Requirements

• Current LVN licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 1 year of experience completing and submitting MDS
• All Employees must be able to pass background checks (fitness for duty physical, fingerprinting, employment references) as required by a licensed residential care facility.

Nice To Haves

• MDS certification preferred
• Degree from accredited school of nursing
• Two years in long-term care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates resident care from admission through discharge within SNF and occasionally, residential living; collaborates with other interdisciplinary health care team members including resident and responsible party; delegates responsibilities to nursing staff.
• Assesses residents identifies problems, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions, reviewing and revising resident care plans as needed.
• Provides direct therapeutic, restorative, and preventive care to residents with identified health needs.
• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of unlicensed and licensed personnel in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility.
• As assigned by the MDS Coordinator, contributes to initial care plans and monitors care plans on an ongoing basis for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Assists MDS Coordinator with monitoring the output of staff nurses responsible for completing assessments (admission, quarterly, change of condition and annual).
• Completes resident assessment as needed.
• Supports follow-up of goals and plans developed at interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Assists the facility in following state and federal regulations in regard to resident care and documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree