Resident Care Coordinator

Prestige Care•Tillamook, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Care Coordinator assists in ensuring resident care needs are met as directed by the Health Services Director and Executive Director. The role coordinates and provides resident care and assists in overseeing health services team members, procedures, and systems. The position is interim/PRN and is based at Prestige Senior Living – Five Rivers, an assisted living and independent living community in Tillamook, Oregon. The coordinator partners with health services leadership on resident service plans, staffing, team hiring and training, and communication about residents’ changing needs. The role also includes maintaining medication carts and rooms, ordering prescribed medications and supplies, and working as a Medication Aide and/or Personal Care Attendant when needed. The position may provide opportunities to advance to Executive Director or other roles with Prestige Care.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a Personal Care Attendant, six months as a Medication Technician/Aide, or previous experience as a Resident Care Coordinator.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to work on-call, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an assisted living setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with health services leadership to develop and implement Cooperative Service Plans and ensure they are completed and updated promptly.
Coordinate and assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training new health services team members.
Collaborate with the leadership team to create and maintain health services schedules, accommodating requested time off while maintaining staffing levels appropriate to resident care needs and state requirements.
Keep medication carts and rooms organized, clean, and safe; submit orders for medications, supplies, and equipment as prescribed and in accordance with community policies and procedures.
Coordinate information about changes in residents’ conditions, personal needs, appointments, and outside services, and communicate it to appropriate individuals.
Work as a Medication Aide and/or Personal Care Attendant as needed to cover shifts or as assigned by health services leadership, helping remain apprised of resident care concerns and educate, train, and guide team members.
Educate, monitor, and follow safety procedures related to equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils, including infection control and universal precautions.