Resident Resource Coordinator

Sequoia Living•Greenbrae, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Resident Resource Coordinator to join our growing team. You will be responsible for enhancing the quality of life of Tamalpais Assisted Living and Health Center residents including the transition periods between levels of care by providing individual attention, encouraging socialization and identifying appropriate service providers. If you enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment and are excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this role may be for you!

Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), charting and documentations for residents.
Proficient written and verbal English communication skills to complete necessary reports and follow instructions in order to communicate with residents and their families.
Effective interpersonal skills to meet and greet residents and their families in a positive manner.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Current Certified Nurse Assistance (CNA) Certification
Current CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Minimum 2 years’ experience as paraprofessional in Assisted Living or Skill Nursing Facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Service or Activities preferred.

Responsibilities

Recognizes residents’ needs, provides individualized attention to residents and directs attention to the most isolated. Initiates contact with residents who receive the least attention from others.
Matches residents of like interests, plans interactive activities and encourages participation in organized activities.
Works with groups of no more than 3-4 residents, developing conversation groups, arranging games, reading, and providing entertainment through media.
Reads to one or more residents, arranges for books on tape, keeps residents informed of community events, writes letters and reads mail, assists residents in making phone calls and in making purchases.
Assists residents in completing forms such as the Resident Assessment Tool; contacts families to assist with the Resident Assessment Tool if the resident is incapable.
Takes residents on walks, accompanies them to the main dining room and takes them to community events.
Acts as a companion, especially to those who have few contacts and encourages residents to interact with others.
Calms and/or distracts residents who are agitated. Promotes independence and educates in independent skills.
Refers residents to outside resources such as day care programs, counseling services or Love is the Answer (LITA) where appropriate.
Provides direction/suggestions to private duty personnel.
Recognizes safety and comfort issues, addresses and/or refers to appropriate departments.
Contact families and friends where appropriate.
Assists those moving from Independent Living to the Health Center, from Assisted Living to the Health Center and from Independent Living to Assisted Living.
Performs other work as assigned

Benefits

medical and dental coverage or pay a cash stipend if you are covered on another plan
Life Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Emergency Relief Fund
Flexible Spending Account
18 PTO
8 Holidays
6 days per year available to provide pay when on an approved Leave of Absence
Generous PTO and holidays
Employee Recognition Programs
on the job training
professional development opportunities
Scholarships
tuition and/or fee assistance for qualified programs