Resident Care Coordinator

Resident Care Coordinator Needed!At Caring Places Management, we have been passionate about providing exceptional care for seniors throughout the Pacific Northwest since we opened our first community in 1991. We are committed to achieving our mission of Exceeding Expectations for Loving, Thoughtful Care by offering our residents caring, thoughtful service in a homelike environment.Forest Grove Beehive, our beautiful community in Forest Grove, OR, is looking for a Resident Care Coordinator to join our memory care team. The RCC reports directly to the Administrator and fills a crucial role within the community by ensuring safe, high quality care for each resident.Job Duties:Providing support to the RN in all duties of medical oversight as assigned within regulationProcessing physician orders for second signature or pharmacy attention dailyTracking medication orders to ensure all prescriptions are filled in a timely mannerOverseeing medication returnsAssisting the RN with the completion and blocking of dummy sheets for MAR in a timely mannerPreparing for RN signature and sending quarterly reports to physiciansCommunicating with physicians as directed by RNProcessing relevant resident information into File Maker on a daily or as needed basis. Keep all resident File Maker records up to date.Make all transportation arrangements for resident doctor appointments daily and ensure that physician papers are prepared for appointments, given to residents, and collected from residents upon return.Archiving resident charts, medication orders, and physician faxes quarterly, observing all DHS archive guidelinesParticipating in the Resident Service/Care Planning process as directed by the Administrator and the RNConducting monthly calibrations of glucometersTaking and recording daily vitals as directed by physiciansMaintaining order in, and an accurate inventory of, all medical equipment/supplies for the facilityAccompanying residents to physician appointments as necessaryProviding support and training to care staff as directed by the Administrator and RNScheduling all shifts, keeping the schedule posted a minimum of two weeks in advanceOther activities as assignedRCC will enhance the care and life quality for residents by:Having one-on-one visits with residents who have been ill, are reclusive, or who have shown a need for enhanced contactAssisting new residents with orientation to the facility and the services availableCreating a calm and positive atmosphere using good communication skills, simple terms, and a reassuring tone of voiceCommunicating with family members and visitors as directed by the Administrator in a caring manner that protects the privacy of each residentEnsuring the safety and well-being of each resident by intervention and/or redirection when appropriateProviding personal care with ADLs as appropriate while striving to promote self-care, independence and dignity, and personal privacyOther activities as assignedBenefits and Perks:Telehealth/TelemedicineHealth InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account401K Plan (w/ employer matching)Generous Paid Time Off AccrualExceptional Culture and Work EnvironmentWage is $24+, DOE & Certifications!Requirements:Must pass a criminal background checkFirst Aid/CPR requiredMust respect the privacy and confidentiality of residents, and have a clear understanding of residents' rightsMust be adept at all skills necessary to provide ADL in-service to care staff, including: the ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds, and the ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reachMust have outstanding written and oral skillsMust have the ability to provide leadership/instruction in all resident care functionsMust possess a working, current knowledge of State ALF/RCF OARsPrior experience as an RCC or Lead Medication Aide preferred;LPN Certification is a plus, but not required!