Resident Care Coordinator

We have a new and exciting opportunity to serve as a full-time Resident Care Manager within the Cedarhurst Living organization! If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity and desire to work for a company who truly cares about the people it serves – apply now!

To Cedarhurst Living, LLC, our residents are family; and as such, we take great pride in providing superior, compassionate health care services and support to residents in our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. Our approach to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care is shaped by respect and understanding of the unique lives of our residents. We believe our communities are more than just a place to live, they are a place to call home, and most importantly; a place to thrive!

About the role…

The Resident Care Manager is responsible for the success and coordination of the community care staff and resident experience. As a Resident Care Manager, you will work with the Director of Nursing to ensure excellence in resident care and programming, provide outreach and support to families, coordinate schedules for care staff and facilitate ongoing training, and educational opportunities for care staff and families.

Like Cedarhurst, you are committed to excellence, understand the importance and impact of quality person-centered care and are passionate about seniors. – You thrive on building relationships with a goal of making a difference in people’s lives. You will promote our community lifestyle, its amenities and life enriching programs, and achieve a level of customer service that identifies with our servant-heart standards of operation

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Education and/or Experience: 

The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associates Degree and 2+ years of experience, preferred OR 4+ years’ experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medication Technician preferred but not required 
• Assume responsibility, under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Executive Director, for the development and facilitation of resident-centered programming to meet the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents
• Assess each residents’ needs upon admission, prepare and incorporate the activities goals into the residents’ plan of care  
• Assist in the coordination of, and participate in, resident orientation and identification of potential changes or concerns within the care plan of each resident
• Provide leadership & education to care staff, volunteers & families in relation to the resident’s plan of care, as well as the effects Alzheimer’s and dementia
• Provide hands on care, as needed, and create an atmosphere of warmth, comfort, security and joyfulness for the residents 
• Ensure excellent resident care within all care levels in the community
• Conducts and/or participates in the interview process with care staff and implements new hire orientation and training for care staff
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees and others as needed.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to: seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 100lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
• Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Must remain flexible and have the ability to work weekends, when necessary.
• Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as: Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR) systems (CareMerge preferred).

What you need to know when considering a career with Cedarhurst…

Cedarhurst professionals use their expertise and genuine respect for our residents to serve in ways that encourage independence, dignity and individuality. We believe it’s important to take time to get to get to know the residents you’ll be serving and to put into practice our company values:  

• Passionate about what you do and the care you provide.
• Trustworthy – trust is earned by outstanding service and dedication to our residents.
• Empathetic toward the residents we serve; and be there to listen, assist and above all else – care.
• Positive in your interactions with our residents providing them with a memorable and pleasant experience.
• Respectful toward the residents and others, giving them the attention, dignity and independence, they deserve.
• Approachable – together we are family. Honest care and personalized service cannot be faked.

We seek out team members and leaders who exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all residents, visitors, employees and the overall community. In addition, we seek out team members and leaders who are driven to provide a successful and enriched life experience to the seniors residing within our communities.

If you feel you would be the right fit for our organization, we encourage you to apply.  – Be part of making a true difference in our resident’s lives!

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.