Resident Care Coordinator

Cache Valley Assisted Living LLC•Providence, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) is a supervisory position responsible for overseeing the well-being of the community's residents. They are responsible for overseeing the smooth operations of the community under the direct supervision of the community Nurse and Administrator. They supervise current employees, assist with the hiring and training of new employees, and ensure that paperwork is completed in a timely and correct manner. This role is responsible for the training and hands-on delivery of care and assistance with activities of daily living for all residents, providing care in a manner that meets or exceeds expectations. The RCC also oversees the management and scheduling of CNAs.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must possess a current CNA license
Must have prior work experience in caring for the elderly
Must have prior caregiving experience for at least 2 years in an assisted living community or other health care setting.
Must have current CPR and First Aid certification; food handler's permit; recent TB test or obtain within two weeks of hire.
Ability to read and write English and communicate effectively with residents, family members and staff.
Ability to read and understand facility policies and comply with them while on job.
Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely.

Nice To Haves

The RCC should excel at motivating their team, have experience in providing exceptional eldercare, and practice excellent customer service in all aspects of their profession.
Organizational skills are imperative.
They should at all times represent the epitome of SAL Management's "Super Caregivers".

Responsibilities

Coordinate resident assessments, semi-annual evaluations before admit day and every 6 months or upon occurrence of a significant change.
Resident Service Plan implementation is due on admission day and any time a significant change and every 6 months.
Provide on-the-job training and supervision of direct care staff.
Assess all potential residents for appropriateness of placement.
Communicate with Administrator regarding any resident/family member issues, concerns or questions.
Ensure that the community is in compliance with assisted living rules and regulations pertaining to resident care.
Maintain good working relationships with residents, resident family members, all staff, and the community at large.
Administer emergency first aid when needed.
Hiring, training and developing new staff
Scheduling CNA staff and ensuring complete coverage for each shift
Monitoring resident care needs; coordinating services relating to patient needs
Assisting the RN in training med techs
Assisting the RN in auditing the medication administration program for accuracy and completeness
Addressing resident and family concerns
Responding to resident special needs/requests
Acting as a community liaison for care providers
Creating and implementing the service plan and updating as appropriate
Assisting residents with ADLs
Working with the pharmacy for patient needs/refills. Receiving new medication orders; procedures for implementing new orders
Reporting changes of condition to RN and Administrator
Reporting and following up on incident reports
Reporting and following up on medication errors
Attending weekly department head meetings and attending and assisting with monthly in-services
Assisting in ensuring compliance with assisted living regulations
Other duties as assigned.