Resident Care Coordinator

Emerson House•Portland, OR

2d•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 by coordinating and providing resident care and assisting in the oversight of health services team members, procedures, and systems. This role is seen as a great starting point in the assisted living/memory care space for those looking to grow into greater impact roles within Prestige Care. The position offers the opportunity to interact with residents in a home-like setting and work with a high-performing care team focused on serving seniors. Collaboration with other community leaders is also a key aspect of the role. Prestige Care is a 35+ year old, family-owned and operated organization with over 80 locations in 8 states.

Requirements

At least one-year experience as a Personal Care Attendant or 6 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Assisted Living setting.
Ability to work on-call, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

Partner with health services leadership in the development and implementation of Cooperative Service Plans and ensures that the Cooperative Service Plans are completed and updated in a timely manner.
Coordinate and assist in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training new health services team members.
Collaborate with the leadership team to create and maintain health services schedules that accommodate requested days off, vacations, and sick time while maintaining appropriate staffing levels according to resident care needs and state requirements.
Maintain the medication carts and room in an organized, clean, and safe manner. Submit orders for medications, supplies, and equipment as prescribed by physicians and as established by community policies and procedures.
Coordinate information pertaining to changes in residents’ condition, personal needs, appointments, and outside services and communicates information to appropriate individuals.
Work as a Medication Aide and/or Personal Care Attendant as needed to cover shifts or assigned by health services leadership to stay apprised of resident care concerns and to educate, train, and guide health services team members.
Educate, monitor, and practice safety procedures relating to equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils, including infection control and universal precautions.