Resident Care Coordinator
Company: Brookdale Flagstaff
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:Make Lives Better Including Your Own.If you want to
work in an environment where you can become your best possible
self, join us! You ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find
opportunities to grow your career through professional development,
as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and
wellness.Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and
retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:Tuition
ReimbursementPet InsuranceAdoption Reimbursement BenefitsVariety of
Associate DiscountsVeterans, transitioning active duty military
personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.Please
note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws
and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19
vaccination.Responsibilities:Provides direct supervision of care
giving within the community. Ensures residents are treated with
respect and dignity recognizing individual needs and encouraging
independence. Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the
community.Provides direct supervision of resident care staff, which
includes monitoring job performance, conducting associate
performance evaluations, coaching and counseling associates and
conducting and documenting corrective action as needed.Coordinates
training and education of resident care staff on an ongoing
basis.Verifies all associate hours on time cards and weekly hour s
report. Completes nursing schedules to assure proper coverage to
meet resident needs and according to budget.Assigns weekly blood
pressures and weights to rotating shifts.Monitors staff in
administration of medication, to include frequents audits of
medication sheets.Assists the Health and Wellness Director in
medication management, including administration of medications to
residents, ordering medication from pharmacy and maintaining
records as dictated in Brookdale Senior Living policies and
procedures manual. Assures that medications are properly stored,
medication carts/cupboards are cleaned and medication room is
organized according to standards.Observes residents health status,
takes actions to address concerns within scope of practice, and
reports all significant changes, reactions to medications and
treatment or significant incidences to Health and Wellness Director
in a timely manner. Reviews capabilities of resident who
self-administer medications on a regular basis (refer to state
regulations regarding medication assistance and
documentation).Conducts pre-admission screening of prospective new
residents when assigned by supervisor and updates every six months
or as needed. Assures that all required documentation, including
service plans and nursing assessments, is completed.Performs
ongoing assessments of resident physical and psycho-social needs
and coordinates with nurse to assure quality proactive care as
allowed by state regulation.Communicates to families regarding
resident's personal needs and achievements. Reminds families of
need for scheduled physician, dental, or eye appointments.Assists
in organizing and developing service plan reviews as required, with
appropriate resident care team members and resident
families.Observes residents, records significant reactions, and
notifies Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director,
physician, and pharmacist (as applicable) of resident's condition
and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant
incidents.Responds promptly to all emergency calls from residents,
including residents residing in independent section of
community.Performs daily, weekly and monthly safety and infection
control checks of the home and grounds, assisting the Executive
Director and the Health and Wellness Director for resident health
and safetypurposes.Coordinates monthly staff schedules, arranges
replacement staffing when necessary and maintains clear records of
all changes, requests and irregularities.Assures in-house ancillary
medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, psych visits,
labs, x-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed
through.Participates in the maintenance of resident records
including review of documentation performed by resident assistants,
monthly MAR reviews, setting up new resident and thinning records
appropriately.Participates in department quality improvement
activities, to include completion of quality assurance surveys as
assigned by Executive Director and/or the Health and Wellness
Director.Shares on call duties as required.Participates in
community functions including family socials and open houses.
Communicates with community professionals.This job description
represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above
referenced position. It is not intended to represent a
comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform
all duties as assigned by his/her
supervisor.Qualifications:Education and ExperienceAssociates degree
in health care related field and/or one to two years related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience. Refer to state specific regulations for
qualifications required to assist with medications.Certifications,
Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsIn accordance with state
law, may need to possess current state certification and follow
regulations to maintain certification currency.Management/Decision
MakingUses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on
precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using
standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to
supervisor and when to handle them personallyKnowledge and
SkillsHas a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that
requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of
the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the
organization. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft
Office and e-mail (Microsoft Outlook or Exchange, preferred but not
required). Basic typing skills essential. Ability to manage revenue
and expense budget. Ability to solve practical problems and deal
with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to write routine reports
and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of
customers or associates of the company. Ability to effectively
communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral
instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.Physical Demands and
Working ConditionsStandingRequires interaction with co-workers,
residents or vendorsWalkingSittingOccasional weekend, evening or
night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.Use hands and fingers
to handle or feelOn-Call on an as needed basisReach with hands and
armsPossible exposure to communicable diseases and infectionsClimb
or balanceStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlPotential injury from
transferring, repositioning, or lifting residentsTalk or hearTaste
or smellExposure to latexAbility to lift: Up to 25 poundsPossible
exposure to blood-borne pathogensPossible exposure to various
drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazardsSubject to injury
from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipmentVisionBrookdale is
an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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