Care Coordinator
Leisure Living Senior Communities
2021-12-03 08:59:15
Rockford, Michigan, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: HR / Recruitment
Job description
Overview:
Care Coordinator
Boulder Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care
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 Leisure Living Management Values:
Live and work each day with purpose
Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility
Embrace lifelong learning
Promote mutual respect
Display transparency
Appreciate diversity
Practice forgiveness
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/Transfer10 lbs. or less - Frequently
11-20 lbs. - Frequently
21-50 lbs. - Occasionally
51-100 lbs. - Occasionally with assistance
Over 100 lbs. - N/A
Push/Pull10 lbs. or less - Frequently
11-20 lbs. - Frequently
21-50 lbs. - Occasionally
51-100 lbs. - Occasionally
Over 100 lbs. - Occasionally
#LLIND
Serving is our Business:
Connecting Seniors, Families and Communities
For over 37 years, our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with each location offering unique services including independent, enhanced, and assisted living, as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Through forming authentic connections and committing to creating the absolute best experiences each day for our residents and their families, we've created a special culture within our communities that allows our employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every day.
Not Just Making Every Day Great. Making Every Minute Great. There are 1,440 minutes in every single day. We aspire to make each one of them an exceptional moment. This philosophy is supported by our 6 powerful, yet simple pillars: Dream Big, Have Courage, Take Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back & Enjoy it. We strive to fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person, in every interaction, every minute of every day.
It begins with empowering our employees. Every employee, at every level of the company, is expected to perform like a leader. Everyone is encouraged and expected to put the needs of each other above everything else. No one here just "does their job" The mission is to create the absolute best experiences. This emphasis on putting people first has helped us successfully grow for the right reasons.
We have developed an environment that attracts dreamers, adventurers, creators, givers and believers to seek career opportunities with us. We find people who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of others. We want high-performers with diverse skill-sets and big hearts. We treat each other as family and find that close collaboration creates the biggest ideas.
If you love serving others, and are looking for an opportunity to thrive, CommonSail Investment Group and our businesses is your destination.
This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
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