Weekend Resident Care Coordinator

Job Description:Responsible for the training and maintaining of hands on delivery of care and assistance with activities of daily living for all residents. Provides care in a manner that meets or exceeds expectations. Oversees the management and scheduling of CNAs. The resident care coordinator (RCC) is a supervisory position whose responsibility it is to oversee the well-being of the community's residents. They are responsible for overseeing the smooth operations of the community under the direct supervision of the community Nurse and Administrator. They supervise current employees, assist with the hiring and training of new employees and ensure that paperwork is completed timely and correctly.Job Responsibilities:Coordinate resident assessments, semi-annual evaluations before admit day and every 6 months or upon occurrence of a significant change. Resident Service Plan implementation due on admission day and any time a significant change and every 6 months.Provide on-the-job training and supervision of direct care staff. Assess all potential residents for appropriateness of placement. Communicate with Administrator regarding any resident/family member issues, concerns or questions. Ensure that the community is in compliance with assisted living rules and regulations pertaining to resident care. Maintain good working relationship with residents, resident family members, all staff, and the community at large. Administer emergency first aid when needed.Hiring, training and developing new staffScheduling CNA staff and ensuring complete coverage for each shiftMonitoring resident care needs; coordinating services relating to patient needsAssisting the RN in training med techsAssisting the RN in auditing the medication administration program for accuracy and completenessAddressing resident and family concernsResponding to resident special needs/requestsActing as a community liaison for care providersCreating and implementing the service plan and updating as appropriateAssisting residents with ADLsWorking with the pharmacy for patient needs/refills. Receiving new medication orders; procedures for implementing new ordersReporting changes of condition to RN and AdministratorReporting and following up on incident reportsReporting and following up on medication errorsAttending weekly department head meetings and attending and assisting with monthly in-servicesAssisting in ensuring compliance with assisted living regulationsOther duties as assigned. Job Qualifications:The RCC should excel at motivating their team, have experience in providing exceptional eldercare and practice excellent customer service in all aspects of their profession. The RCC must be willing to be flexible and work open shiftsOrganizational skills are imperative. They should at all times represent the epitome of SAL Management's "Super Caregivers".Must be 18 years of age or olderMust possess a current CNA licenseMust have prior work experience in caring for the elderly Must have prior caregiving experience for at least 2 years in an assisted living community or other health care setting. Must have current CPR and First Aide certification; food handler's permit; recent TB test or obtain within two weeks of hire. Ability to read and write English and communication effectively with residents, family members and staff. Ability to read and understand facility policies and comply with them while on job. Universal Precautions: Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely. Physical Requirements: Has ability to do occasional heavy lifting of residents (up to 40 lbs.).