Resident Care Coordinator- Assisted Living

Job Location: Savannah Court of Lakeland
 

• Develop and implement resident care program that meets the needs of all residents within parameters of company guidelines.
• Assist Executive Director with resident selection process to ensure conformity with company guidelines.
• Perform/assist with resident functional evaluations to determine residents’ level of care and develop appropriate care plan. • Monitor resident admission process to ensure timely completion of required documentation and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate new resident orientation process and assist with resident move-ins.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and proper maintenance of resident charts by reviewing chart documents regularly.
• Function as liaison to and communicate effectively and regularly with residents’ health care providers, residents and their family members.
• Coordinate medication, hospitalization, physician visits and/or appointments, including transportation.
• Oversee self-administration of prescribed and over-the counter medication in accordance with medication guidelines and ensure daily maintenance of medication observation record (MOR) for each resident.
• Support the recruitment and retention of qualified resident care staff as evidenced by good morale, enthusiasm, team spirit, and dedication to the residents and their families.
• Ensure adequate and effective orientation, training and support for all resident care staff members.
• Review staffing schedules to ensure staff resources are managed and scheduled efficiently to meet resident needs in accordance with budget.
• Monitor departmental spending. Review department declining ledgers weekly.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Valid LPN license
• CPR/First Aid certified a plus or as required by State regulations
• State required certifications, training and continuing education

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years related experience and/or training
• Demonstrated successful one to two years experience in managing a diverse workforce
• Excellent people skills and sincere appreciation of elderly persons and their continued place in society
• Ability to effectively communicate with and motivate diverse team
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and multi-task in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug-and background screening (level 2)

This position offers benefits to include medical, dental, vision, supplemental coverage, 401(k) plan with employer match, vacation & sick time, holiday pay and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug free Workplace