What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator position at Grace Haven Assisted Living?
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible to provide and coordinate resident care to ensure quality care is delivered, as well as provide care team leadership
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assure that residents are treated with kindness and respect
- Protect residents from accidents and injuries
- Be responsible for the safety of residents in the case of emergency
- Serve as ‘go-to’ resource person for team members
- Participate with orientation and training for care team members
- Foster positive work environment and strong support for developing skills with other
care team members
- Review, update and provide resident care as outlined in resident service plans
- Perform rounds with physicians and communicate new orders to staff and family
members as required
- Assist with schedule coverage needs as necessary
- Answer resident call signals, as well as door and safety alarms promptly
- Administer/pass medications to residents according to physician orders and policies
- Review and process physician orders utilizing eMAR in conjunction with pharmacy
support
- Assist with resident evaluations
- Conduct departmental reviews/audits. Provide results to Director of Resident Care
- Assure adequate medication and supply inventory for residents
- Observe and report non-emergent resident behavior and condition changes to Director of Resident Care
- Complete daily charting, documentation, and reporting as required
- Participate in or lead activities as planned by Life Enrichment. Assist and remind
residents to participate in activities
- Follow and comply with infection control, safety, emergency and confidentiality policies and procedures
- Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned
- Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors
- Remain awake and alert while on duty
Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must work to demonstrate Leisure Living Management Values:
o Live and work each day with purpose
o Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility
o Embrace lifelong learning
o Promote mutual respect
o Display transparency
o Appreciate diversity
o Practice forgiveness
o Be thankful
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and Experience
High school diploma/GED and successful completion of Care Specialist I and II curriculum within
90 days of hire and at least 6 months of recent experience as a Care Specialist or equivalent
experience is required.
Certificates and Licenses
Must have CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
Computer Skills
Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows
environment, with a capacity to master company specific software.
Other Requirements
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co workers and leadership staff at the community
- Developed organizational skills
- Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement
- Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work wellwith supervisor
- Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stand – Frequently
- Walk – Frequently
- Sit – Occasionally
- Reach outward – Frequently
- Reach above shoulder – Occasionally
- Climb – Occasionally
- Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
- Bend – Frequently
- Twist – Frequently
- Lift/Carry/Transfer
o 10 lbs. or less – Frequently
o 11-20 lbs. – Frequently
o 21-50 lbs. – Occasionally
o 51-100 lbs. – Occasionally with assistance
o Over 100 lbs. – N/A
- Push/Pull
o 10 lbs. or less – Frequently
o 11-20 lbs. – Frequently
o 21-50 lbs. – Occasionally
o 51-100 lbs. – Occasionally
o Over 100 lbs. – Occasionally
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Rotating weekends
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Johns, MI 48879 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17