Resident Care Coordinator

Overview

The Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for effectively managing, directing and administering resident services of the community in accordance with company policies and procedures, standards of practice for operators, and governmental regulations to maintain quality care for all residents. Reports to the Executive Director.

• Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director. Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Review and supervise compliance with policies pertaining to total patient care, including meal service, activities, housekeeping and laundry, personnel and public relations under directives from the Executive Director. Monitor and assist with compliance with policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations and laws concerning nursing care.
• Monitor personal and staff compliance with all state and federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, resident rights and other applicable areas.
• Assist residents with admission and ensure compliance with all State and Federal requirements regarding admission, including initial Advance Directives, Resident Rights information, and assessments as required.
• Assist and execute the Negotiated Service Agreements.
• Assist with system of periodic review and maintain communication with families regarding fulfillment of agreements.
• Participate in selection of personnel to staff community, orientation and monitoring of staff competence. Maintain communication with physicians and pharmacy as required.

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Community.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have a valid professional license (LPN or RN) and be in good standing with the state.
• Must have a valid CPR certification.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in the Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without, reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when assisting residents with lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Primary
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Lift up to 10 lbs (Frequently);
  Lift 11 to 25 lbs (Rarely);
  Lift 26 to 50 lbs (Rarely);
  Lift over 50 lbs (Rarely);
  Carry up to 10 lbs (Occasionally);
  Carry 11 to 25 lbs (Rarely);
  Carry 26 to 50 lbs (Rarely);
  Carry over 50 lbs (Rarely);
  Reach above shoulder height (Occasionally);
  Reach at shoulder height (Constantly);
  Reach below shoulder height (Frequently);
  Push/Pull (Constantly).
• Hand Manipulation:
  Grasping (Constantly);
  Handling (Constantly);
  Torquing (Rarely);
  Fingering (Constantly).
• Other Physical Considerations:
  Twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing as required.
• Employees may be required to operate an automobile and various games.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the community.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to ensure the requirements of this position can be met.