Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to join our team and assist in coordinating care services for individuals in need. The ideal candidate will have experience in caregiving, dementia care, and working with people with developmental disabilities.
Summary of Position:
Responsible for interviews, hires, evaluates and disciplines resident services staff with Director of Nursing. Establishes time schedules for resident services staff on specific shifts. Assigns and delegates responsibilities to resident services staff for the specific residents based on the qualifications of the staff and needs of the residents. Ensures each resident receives services prescribed or requested in accordance with federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures. Assures prompt, appropriate action in cases of injury, illness, fire or other emergencies. In addition, serves as Marketing Ambassador in the ongoing effort to increase and/or maintain 100% census at all times.
Qualifications:
Required
· Currently licensed with the state as a health care provider
· Professional in appearance and work habits
· Ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of federal and state rules and regulations governing facility
· Problem identification and resolution skills
· Ability to teach and/or make oral presentations to individuals and groups
· Genuine interest in the needs of the aged
· Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Effective writing skills
· Self motivated and well organized
· Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members and all levels of personnel
· Demonstrate integrity, imagination and initiative, showing appropriate manner and conduct
· Ability to use and demonstrate use of all resident services equipment
· Manual dexterity in order to manipulate equipment
· Ability to direct, delegate and follow up on programs and service care of the residents
· Acceptable references
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERSONNEL
· Recruit, interview and hiring of quality staff to meet staffing requirements while staying within budgetary constraints and without a need for temporary/agency help
· Counsel and discipline employees when required in a fair and consistent manner per policies
· Replace employees who call off for the next shift
· Coordinate assignments with other support personnel. Provide a written assignment for each employee consistent with his/her experience and training which outlines residents to be cared for and other duties to be executed during the shift
· Supervise personnel and evaluate performance on an ongoing basis to ensure residents receive appropriate service
· Evaluate, discuss plan of action and follow through with specific problem on unit
· Assure documentation on resident records by unit personnel is complete and accurate
· Hold mini-conferences to keep personnel informed of new ends in resident service/care, policies and procedures
· Instruct personnel on use of equipment
RESIDENT SERVICE / CARE
· Participate in the development and implementation of resident service / care plans according to policy and procedure. Update as necessary. Engage resident and family participation in service plan planning by explaining approaches and involving them in teaching programs.
· Make resident rounds frequently to assure that each resident is given timely and appropriate service care including medication, treatments, diet as prescribed, nourishment, skin service/care to prevent pressure ulcers and is kept clean and comfortable. Observe resident symptoms, reactions to medications and/or treatments, changes in condition and unexpected needs.
· Notify administrator/Director of Nursing, physician and family and take appropriate action when significant changes and conditions occur. Write incident reports as indicated and follow up on incidents from other shifts as well as designated shift
· Prepare, administer and document medications and treatments as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal requirements and facility policies and procedures
· Order, receive medications from pharmacy. Contact physicians and record physicians verbal orders. Transcribe physician’s orders with accuracy and assure follow up as indicated. Follow up stop order policy. Conduct monthly drug recap according to facility policy and procedure. County controlled drugs, dispose of discontinued medications according to state regulations.
· Monitor each resident’s physical and mental functioning, psychological well being and nutritional status. To detect derivations from baseline and to gage progress. Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake and output, diet supplements and replacements, etc. according to facility policy
· Ensure universal precautions are used properly throughout the facility. Maintain work area in clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times
· Ensure resident is treated with dignity and respect. Investigate complaints of residents and families and refer shift supervisor or take appropriate action
· Make necessary arrangements for consultants, laboratory and x-rays as necessary
FACILITY
· Maintain adequate supplies at resident services desk. Submit requests for supplies per facility system. Submit charge forms for all supplies used
· Assure resident services and equipment and work areas are clean, neat and orderly
· Complete forms and reports as requested by the Administrator
· Participate constructively in meetings and committees as requested by Administrator
· Attend in-service meetings
· Maintain good public relations with families, visitors, community members, residents and other facility personnel
· Respond quickly to all emergency situations. Assist in fire control and evacuation during fire and disaster. Assure unit personnel know actions to be taken during fire or disaster. Perform CPR as necessary
OTHER DUTIES
· Meet continuing education requirements where necessary for state licensure/registration
· Assist personnel as needed to maintain continuity and efficiency of resident services
· Perform related work as requested
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
