Resident Care Coordinator

The Gardens at Carleton•Carleton, MI

About The Position

Welcome to Distinctive Living , we're seeking a full-time Resident Care Coordinator at our Gardens of Carleton community Here at Distinctive Living , we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired. The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for all activities and operations taking place in the Assisted Living community of a given managed community. Duties include managing care of all residents, providing oversight of the staff regarding activities in the community, communication with medical professionals and families about the needs of residents, maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards and communicating with executive leadership on all appropriate matters. Provides direct supervision of care giving within the community. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence. Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the community. Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits Paid Time Off 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance Team Member Assistance Program

Requirements

Active LPN Licensure
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.

Responsibilities

Ensures all residents are evaluated prior to residency as required by individual state regulations or with change of condition to ensure services are delivered.
Presents evaluation to Director, Health and Wellness, Nurse, or Executive Director for approval.
Communicates with residents, family, and staff on an as needed basis to meet resident needs.
Participates in care conferences with residents and family members to discuss resident needs and appropriate service delivery in association with service plan updates.
Monitors staff in administration of medication, to include frequents audits of medication sheets.
Assists the Director, Health and Wellness in medication management, including administration of medications to residents, ordering medication from pharmacy and maintaining records as dictated in company policies and procedures manual.
Assures that medications are properly stored, medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standards.
Observes residents' health statuses, takes actions to address concerns within scope of practice, and reports all significant changes, reactions to medications and treatment, or significant incidences to Director, Health and Wellness in a timely manner.
Reviews capabilities of resident who self-administer medications on a regular basis (refer to state regulations regarding medication assistance and documentation).
Conducts pre-move-in screening of prospective residents as needed and according to state requirements.
Assures that all required documentation including service plans and nursing assessments is completed.
Performs ongoing assessments of resident physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with nurse to assure quality proactive care as allowed by state regulation.
Communicates with families regarding residents' personal needs and achievements.
Reminds families of need for scheduled physician, dental, or eye appointments.
Assists in organizing and developing service plan reviews as required, with appropriate resident care team members and resident families.
Observes residents, records significant reactions, and notifies Executive Director, Director, Health and Wellness, physician, and pharmacist (as applicable) of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Responds promptly to all emergency calls from residents, including residents residing in independent section of community.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly safety and infection control checks of the home and grounds, assisting the Executive Director and the Director, Health and Wellness for resident health and safety purposes.
Coordinates monthly staff schedules, arranges replacement staffing when necessary and maintains clear records of all changes, requires and irregularities.
Assures in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, psych visits, labs, x-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.
Participates in the maintenance of resident records including review of documentation performed by resident assistants, monthly MAR reviews, setting up new resident and thinning records appropriately.
Shares on call duties as required.
Participates in community functions including family socials and open houses.
Communicates with community professionals.
Assist with oversight and compliance with the communities CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) Program and takes steps to assure that services delivered are completed as designed.
Audits medication administration by staff, documentation, resident weights, and reassessments to assure compliance.
Responsible for all local, state, and federal rules and regulations as they apply to services delivered in the Specified Care area. This involves staff selections, training and oversight, resident care and documentation, and compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines, and any other rule that applies to the work we do.
Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Has working knowledge of the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.