Admissions Coordinator Assistant

Overview

Come join us as an Admissions Assistant at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

** NEW WAGE SCALE 

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Ossian Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a member of our dietary team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, Dental and Vision programs

New and Improved Benefits for 2024! 

• $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year 
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus Program

Responsibilities

Admissions Coordinator Assistant Primary Responsibilities-The primary purpose of the Admissions Coordinator Assistant is to assist the Admissions Coordinator with the facility’s inquiry and admissions process.

Admissions Coordinator Assistant Essential Functions

Assisting with employee, public relations and community initiatives. This includes:

• Assisting with developing plans to build staff morale such as Employee of the Month, carry ins,
• celebrating birthdays, games, trivia and etc.
• Assisting with maintaining high visibility of the facility in the community to project a resource image
• for issues of long-term health care.
• Assisting with the development of special events such as open houses, community booths, etc.
• Providing tours of the facility for families/potential residents and assuring admission information and
• quality tours are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Assisting with the facility’s inquiry and admissions process. This includes:

• Assisting with the admissions procedure and all appropriate paperwork in compliance with TLC policy.
• Assembling and checking admission papers and forwarding to appropriate department.
• Assisting in the orientation program for residents and explaining to resident/guardian the room rates,
• billing procedures, visitors/guest privileges, restrictions, resident care procedures, etc. as appropriate.
• Maintaining various registries as directed including register for admission and the discharge of residents.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and
• property are protected at all times.
• Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations
• according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.

Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment

in accordance with facility policy as indicated by:

• Ensuring that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving
• such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.
• Abiding by all emergency protocols for crash carts, resident codes, fire safety, missing residents, tornado
• preparation, violent residents, Wander guard alarms, door alarms, and other facility policies as assigned.
• Reporting any forms of abuse witnessed and aware of and taking appropriate action according to policy.
• Following infection control and universal precautions procedures.
• Following periodic cleaning schedules for equipment and returning equipment to proper area after use.
• Ensuring the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner at all times.

Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions or as requested by management.

Qualifications

Admissions Coordinator Assistant Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A college degree in liberal arts, nursing/social service or related field is desired, but not required.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best admissions practices.
• Must possess interpersonal and managerial skills

Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our employees and meeting our obligation to provide and maintain a facility that is free of known hazards. Accordingly, we require certain measures be taken to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our residents and visitors; and the community at large from the COVID-19 virus, which may be reduced by vaccinations. Therefore, this Senior Living requires all employees to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All employees are required to provide proof of at least one vaccination for the COVID-19 virus. If you feel that you are unable to receive the vaccination for religious or medical reasons, please discuss this with Ossian's Human Resource Director.