TITLE: Resident Care Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Administrator

Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of the Resident Care Coordinator is to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and all shifts. To maintain a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. To maintain and update the residents MAR’s and to keep all Resident Care Assistants/Certified Nurse Assistants/ Certified Medication Aids informed on the day-to-day resident care needs. As Resident Care Coordinator, you have the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and ensure that Resident Care Assistants are following the established procedures for assisting residents with medications.
• Ensure that medication and narcotic records are accurate and also that all procedures are followed.
• Review and evaluate your department’s work force and make recommendations to the Administrator.
• Assist in developing work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments.
• Ensure that all resident care is provided in privacy and that resident care personnel knock before entering the resident’s room.
• Ensure that all resident care service personnel are knowledgeable of the residents’ responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse assistance.
• Ensure personnel providing resident care are providing such care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked at least every two hours and as needed.
• Meet with resident, and/or family members, as necessary. Will address and report problem areas to the Administrator.
• Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging residents as necessary.
• Ensure that discharged transportation for discharged residents as necessary.
• Follow established procedure for Death of a Resident.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Highly focused and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Excellent communication skills written in oral

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have a current Georgia CNA and it must be in good standings.
• Must be able to obtain a Certified Medication Aid Certificate. It must be in good standings.
• Must have Assisted Living and/or Long Term Care working experience. This meets the standard set by Magnolia Manor although not a requirement of state and federal regulations.