Resident Care Coordinator

Position Summary :

Promote the residents’ health and wellness through regular visits with each resident, resident assessment and on-going communication with the resident care team.

Primary Responsibilities :

Resident Health & Wellness :

1.          Review all resident information and complete a resident registry of the resident within 72 hours of admission.   Work closely with the RN to ensure a resident assessment and care plan is completed                 within 30 days of admission; within 10 days of a significant change and / or annually.

2.          Alert RN to new LHPS tasks and / or changes in resident’s status which would prompt a new LHPS       task sheet and / or care plan review or change.

3.          Review the resident’s medical report prior to move-in to ensure that the residence can provide for the resident’s individual needs and regulatory requirements have been fulfilled.

4.          Oversee the resident’s medication schedule for residents receiving medication administration           services.   Oversee medication ordering / returns from appropriate pharmacy.

5.          Ensure proper documentation for medication assistance / administration.

6.          Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness checks and answer any    health related questions.

7.          Maintain ongoing communication with the resident, resident’s family and physician             regarding the resident’s medical needs.

8.          Coordinate additional health services the resident may need.

9.          Assist in coordinating resident transfer to and from a hospital or another facility.

10.       Assist with counseling residents and families.

11.       Be on call for medical questions and resident emergencies as scheduled.

12.       Assist in coordinating residents’ dietary needs with the Food Service Director.

13.       Review changes in residents’ conditions with the RN, Administrator and resident’s     physician’s.

14.       Assess residents as needed and monitor their health.   Solicit support from RN as needed.

15.       Ensure that all infection control guidelines are met.

16.       Maintain residents’ charts.   Thin charts as needed.

Management

1.          Manage and direct resident care staff.

2.          Scheduling of staff.

3.          Assist Administrator in implementing state regulations as required.

4.          Complete all agency and state required documentation in a timely manner.

5.          Function as part of management team (manager on duty coverage, marketing the facility, planning and participating in staff meetings and facility events).

Nursing & Medication Assistance

1.          Assist in monitoring all aspects of the medication administration program.   Ensure    pharmacy is notified of changes.

2.          Work closely with RN to ensure resident re-assessments are conducted as outlined by licensure    guidelines.

3.          Work closely with RN to ensure resident care plans are developed and implemented to meet needs                 of residents per agency policies and state licensure guidelines.

4.          Monitor physician’s orders to ensure they have been followed.

Resident’s Rights

1.          Assist with ensuring compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights at   all times and report observed violations.

Training and Regulatory Compliance

1.          Oversee and assist with training regarding residents’ health and wellness.

2.          Coordinate state required training with Administrator to ensure regulatory compliance.

3.          Coordinate in-service training for resident care staff as needed.

4.          Attend meetings and training sessions as required and in accordance with state guidelines.

Knowledge & Skills

1.          Minimum of one year experience in assisted living or health care.

2.          Current Medication Aide Certification

3.          Experience & knowledge of medication administration procedures.

4.          Experience & knowledge of diagnoses.

5.          Knowledge of and execute confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.

6.          Genuine interest and concern for seniors.

7.          Ability to demonstrate positive attitude at all times, with professional demeanor.

8.          Age 21 years or older.

9.          Previous experience with Alzheimer’s and memory impaired residents.