Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator

Overview

The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and coordinating the Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods to ensure quality care for residents; be knowledgeable of and implement federal, state and local regulations for a safe and engaging experience for the residents, personnel, and physical environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the oversight of the care of the Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods and assists with the direction of the day-to-day functions of staff
• Ensures that emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs are met through all program services and activities
• Assists with managing labor costs, supplies and other line items in department budget
• Meets with staff and support personnel to plan and schedule shifts, services, programs and activities
• Assists with the supervision and development of the performance of all care department team members
• Assists with the supervision of employees. Assists with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Assists with the supervision and provide daily care services to residents, including but not limited to:
  Completion of care assessments and resident care plans, discussing changes in resident condition with physicians and responsible party members, introducing interventions to reduce falls based on individual resident needs, etc., reviewing progress notes, medication and care task records. Also provide medication administration and help with resident care, as needed
• Assists with the implementation, coordination and management of person-centered care based on company's philosophy, mission and core values
• Direct resident well-being according to State regulations to ensure appropriate and acceptable standards of care and adequate staffing
• In collaboration with Director of Wellness, coordinate, complete, and/or review data reports and queries in compliance with Company's Resident Care Quality & Analytics program and protocols
• In collaboration with Director of Wellness, conducting care conferences and completing timely assessments and accurate care plans in the electronic health record, plus communication with Business Office Manager any additional care given for accurate resident billing
• Maintain a working knowledge of state regulations, policies and procedures, dictated for compliance
• Assist with initial and on-going training for caregiving team members as well as other community team members as necessary and as applicable based on State-specific regulations as well as Company's policies and procedures
• In conjunction with the community's multidisciplinary team, coordinate the resident move-in process including screening, assessment, care planning and team assignments
• Ensure appropriate delivery of services as identified in resident care plans by delegating, verifying and communicating verbal and written expectations to caregiving team members
• Participate in on-going resident assessment and determination of care needs as required by State-specific regulations and Company's policies and procedures
• Collaborate with, and monitor, external services providers to ensure the most appropriate and highest level of service is provided to each resident
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA and Fire safety standards relative to wellness systems and resident care
• Other duties as assigned

TALENT:

• Execution
• Multi-tasks and easily prioritizes
• Takes ownership and responsibility
• Executes with diligence
• Hard work ethic
• Influencing
• Strong communication and sets clear expectations
• Influences others to take action
• Is in tune with how to manage individuals
• Leads with Integrity and excellence
• Natural leadership and management
• Strategic Planning
• Able to see multiple solutions to a problem
• Ability to anticipate and resolve problems
• Critical thinking
• Relationship Building
• Ability to build relationships with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, community and the general public
• Quickly builds trust with individuals and teams
• Ability to deal with conflict and have difficult conversations

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• The changes associated with dementia illnesses, how they affect the individual's ability to function, and the adaptive strategies that help maintain a resident's remaining abilities

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of management experience in an assisted living or senior care setting
• Candidates will be considered with caregiver certifications beneficial to the community and management experience
• Prefer two (2) years' experience working with persons with dementia

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Adult Basic First Aid
• CPR

EDUCATION:

• Associate's degree in a Health Care related field, Social Work, Psychology, or Gerontology is preferred
• Colorado Qualified…