Resident Care Coordinator Job Clifton area,New Jersey USA,Healthcare

Welcome to Distinctive Living
, we're seeking a Resident Care Coordinator (Full-Time or Part-Time) for our Mira Vie Clifton community!

Here at Distinctive Living
, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for all activities and operations taking place in the Assisted Living community of a given managed community. Duties include managing care of all residents, providing oversight of the staff regarding activities in the community, communication with medical professionals and families about the needs of residents, maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards and communicating with executive leadership on all appropriate matters.

Provides direct supervision of caregiving within the community. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence. Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Paid Time Off
401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
Team Member Assistance Program

Responsibilities

Ensures all residents are evaluated prior to residency as required by individual state regulations or with change of condition to ensure services are delivered. Presents evaluation to Director, Health and Wellness, Nurse, or Executive Director for approval.

Communicates with residents, family, and staff on an as needed basis to meet resident needs. Participates in care conferences with residents and family members to discuss resident needs and appropriate service delivery in association with service plan updates.

Responsible for screening, hiring, training, and supervising all Care Partner staff and activity staff in the Specified Care Area. This includes managing poor performance, coaching to improve skills, directing staff to provide activities that correspond to care plans and appropriate documentation and compliance with all human resource guidelines. Assures that all staff maintain appropriate annual training to keep up with state requirements.

Verifies all associate hours on time cards and weekly hours report. Completes care staff schedules to assure proper coverage to meet resident needs and according to budget.

Assigns weekly blood pressures and weights in rotating shifts.

Monitors staff in administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheets.

Assists the Director, Health and Wellness in medication management, including administration of medications to residents, ordering medication from pharmacy and maintaining records as dictated in company policies and procedures manual. Assures that medications are properly stored, medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standards.

Observes residents' health statuses, takes actions to address concerns within scope of practice, and reports all significant changes, reactions to medications and treatment, or significant incidences to Director, Health and Wellness in a timely manner. Reviews capabilities of resident who self-administer medications on a regular basis (refer to state regulations regarding medication assistance and documentation).

Conducts pre-move-in screening of prospective residents as needed and according to state requirements. Assures that all required documentation including service plans and nursing assessments is completed.

Performs ongoing assessments of resident physical and psycho-social needs and coordinates with nurse to assure quality proactive care as allowed by state regulation.

Communicates with families regarding residents' personal needs and achievements. Reminds families of need for scheduled physician, dental, or eye appointments.

Assists in organizing and developing service plan reviews as required, with appropriate resident care team members and resident families.

Observes residents, records significant reactions, and notifies Executive…


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