Resident Care Coordinator

Position summary

Resident Care Coordinator provides direct personal care and supervision to the clients at the facility. The staffing pattern for this department is primary care. Promotes resident wellbeing and satisfaction through support with activities of daily living. Communicates with other facility departments to ensure resident needs are met.

Tasks / Responsibilities (To include, but not limited to):

Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of residents as needed.

Assist the Administrator in coordinating incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care for residents and arrange resident escorts as needed.

Participate in the community’s resident assessment program in accordance with company policy and state regulations.

Recruit, develop, manage and schedule Care Providers and Medication Technicians.

Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.

Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

Audit patients’ charts, MARS as needed

Assist with activities of daily living including assisting with resident self-administration of medications assigned, following facility protocol, licensing regulations and guidelines for both resident and employee safety.

Follow safety guidelines in the facility, including proper lifting techniques and universal precautions when providing care to the residents. Report any injuries to the administrator immediately.

Follow the schedule of duties for the caregiver as well as the individual plan of care for each resident.

Function as a team assisting co-workers as the need arises.

Monitor resident activity, food intake, functional status, psychosocial status, and taking action as required to promote resident well-being.

Report resident status change and incidents immediately to the supervisor.

Act immediately on any resident crisis following protocol and basic first aid training.

Document resident status change including but not limited to physical change, reaction to medication, psychosocial status change.

In the event all assigned duties cannot be completed ask for assistance and report to the administrator.

Serve as role model.

Provides crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.

Maintain professional standards and follows the policies and procedures of the organization to include all federal, state, and local regulations.

Maintain current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ first aid (FA) certifications and crisis prevention and intervention (CPI) annual training.

Promote open communications between healthcare professionals, families, residents, and staff.

Adhere to guidelines in the employee handbook including dress code, conduct, scheduling etc

Complete Incident Reports

Any other assignments made by the administrator

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skilled in implementing elder care.

Ability to carry out instruction and accurately document medical information.

Ability to work and communicate with others.

Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Able to work independently.

Communicates effectively (both written and verbal) with customers and colleagues.

Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, position

Environmental/Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Regularly required: to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move clients weighing approximately 180 pounds; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Preferred Experience/ Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Technician Certification preferred

Prefer one (1) year of experience supervising and managing employees.

Ability to effectively train staff.

Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ First Aid (FA) certification.

Elder care experience is preferred.

Flexibility in work schedule as evidenced by working holidays, evenings, weekends, and additional shifts when necessary to ensure adequate coverage within the department.

Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.).

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s manager/supervisor related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Zinnia Health reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to modify or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Zinnia Health shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, as required by the law.

Job type: Full time- Wednesday to Sunday 11am- 7pm

Pay: 21-25 an hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Ability to Commute:

• Anaheim, CA 92804 (Required)

Work Location: In person