RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR - The Residence at Westport

Description

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Full-Time Resident Care Coordinator at The Residence at Westport. Apply today for immediate consideration!

What We Offer:

• Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time)
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k
• PTO- Paid Time Off
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with seniors

LCB is a company that works very hard at promoting a culture of family, mutual respect, collaboration and job fulfillment for all of our associates. You will never hear the word employee here because, as associates, we work together, not for one another. We are a company that strives to provide the highest level of hospitality to our residents and their families in everything that we do. Think of the finest hotels, restaurants and other service-oriented business; we aim to be the leader of the senior living industry, priding ourselves on being the best in the business, every day.

If you take pride in being the very best, working hard, being accountable and knowing that youre a part of the most prestigious team in the business, LCB is the place for you!

Resident Care Coordinator shall provide for the needs of the residents, the resident care associates, and the resident care department. The RCC shall assist with the overall clinical/wellness operation. The RCC, in conjunction with the Resident Care Director (RCD), shall optimize the efficiency and the effectiveness of the resident care department.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in and complete the communitys assigned in-service training requirements, whether they be in person, in writing or online.
• Work with the team, to monitor for changes in resident needs, preferences and health status. Report/document any noticed changes at once to the Resident Care Director, RN or designee.
• Prepare the Resident Care staff work schedule, to include RCAs, Medication Aides, Nurses, etc. The work schedule shall be posted within the community minimally 2 months in advance. Manage all Resident Care staff attendance.
• Daily review of time clock punch detail, hours per resident day, overtime hours and agency use. Daily report to be given to the RCD/ED. Based on review of time clock detail, complete missed punch forms and submit to Business Office Director for accurate time-keeping.
• Order all clinical and incontinence supplies.
• Provide orientation and training to new Resident Care team members on the use of the electronic health record and medication administration record.
• Monitor and review Resident Care Associate training logs and assist with creation of monthly training calendar. Report monthly to RCD, BOD, and ED regarding RCA training compliance.
• Document both scheduled and unscheduled services that are provided, including incidents, behaviors, and out of the ordinary events, including a residents refusal of services. Input information in to the community computer tracking system regarding services provided to residents.
• May conduct or facilitate programming, including therapeutic groups and individual interaction, that offers cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity and spiritual connection.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• The job description qualifications (certifications, experience, training), job functions, including limitations may vary with individual states.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to use computer for documenting services provided.
  • Shall be fluent in the ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written.
  • Organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft office is essential.
  • Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel), and has the ability to learn and use new software platforms (e.g. Yardi, OnShift, etc.),
• Education: Must have completed the course for certified nursing assistant or have equivalent training or other related experience.
• Experience:
  • Prior experience providing direct care or the equivalent in training is preferred.
  • Experience in caring for seniors with Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia is preferred.
  • Experience with nursing/wellness operations for senior housing is preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses: Current license/certification preferred as required by State Regulation and provide copies of the documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
• Physical Demands:
  • Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
  • Visual and auditory acuity.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs. and be able to carry objects.
  • Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
  • Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
  • Must use good body mechanics. Stamina to make visits to residents throughout the community.
  • Occasional pushing or pulling, assisting of residents weighing (~150 lbs.).
  • Have the ability to occasionally push an occupied wheelchair for a distance of up to 200 feet. 
  • Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided.
  • Associate may be subject to potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and to handling hazardous chemicals (either Category 1 or 2).