Resident Care Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY
The Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) helps create a joyful and vibrant community by participating in the orientation and training of staff as assigned by community leadership and serving as a mentor and resource to team members.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Act as a lead/trainer.
• Acts as on-call staff and fills in shifts when requested by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Reviews assignments with Executive Director and/or Director of Nursing Services.
• Reads staff communication records and maintains familiarity with resident records as required.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, assistance with medications, treatments and other care while encouraging self-care and independence.
• Provides resident services as indicated on the resident’s assessment and service plan.  (This includes bathing, grooming, medication, and providing assistance or administrative duties related to daily activities/living.
• Observes problems, concerns, issues with employees and/or residents and communicates them appropriately to Executive Director and Director of Nursing Services.  
• Records resident information as required.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff members to job responsibilities.
• Checks daily for physician orders and follows up if order is not returned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security work, safety, and other emergency procedures.
• Notifies physician, nurse and / or designate agent(s) of resident status/change as appropriate.
• Coordinates care with outside agencies.
• Conducts service plan meetings with residents and families.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, and employees.
• Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ensures all medications have been re-ordered and residents do not run out of Medications.
• Ensures all doctor’s orders have been transcribed correctly in the MAR (Medication Assistance Record) and ensures all orders have been signed off by the Medication Aide.
• Completes monthly MAR reviews and follows up on any discrepancies.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Licensed caregiver
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Meets all mandatory health and training requirements by State regulations.
• Maintains a current First Aid and CPR.
• Pass a Criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve in resident care
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)
• Maintains current Food Handlers Card.

BENEFIT INFORMATION (Dependent on full time or part time status)

Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance and 401(k).  Incentive for night shifts and assistance fund to help with hardships or continuing education