Care Coordinator

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 1440 Values Live and work each day with purpose Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility Embrace lifelong learning Promote mutual respect Display transparency 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 well with 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 10 lbs. or less – Frequently 11-20 lbs. – Frequently 21-50 lbs. – Occasionally 51-100 lbs. – Occasionally with assistance Over 100 lbs. – N/A Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less – Frequently 11-20 lbs. – Frequently 21-50 lbs. – Occasionally 51-100 lbs. – Occasionally Over 100 lbs. – Occasionally #J-18808-Ljbffr