Coordinator of Assisted Living

Under the direction of the Facility Administrator, and with the assistance of the Director of Nursing and AL Clinical Leader, the Coordinator of Assisted Living directs the care and services of each Assisted Living Resident including; marketing, census development, resident assessments, medication/pharmacy management and resident activities of daily living, life enrichment and personal care needs. The Coordinator is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising qualified staff while ensuring continuity and consistency in delivery and quality of services provided. Establishing a working relationship with regulatory agencies, family members, and community advocates is vital in this role. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and AL Clinical Leader relating to day-to-day operation of clinical services for the Units.
• Ensures that each resident's pre-admission screen is completed prior to move-in. Monitors routinely for changes in condition to ensure changes are addressed.
• Directs the Lifestyle and Care Needs Assessments of Residents to determine the initial and ongoing needs of the residents' medical and personal care requirements.
• Coordinates residents Assistance of Daily Living (ADL), including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, etc.
• Directs and ensures that documentation is completed, and changes are addressed relating to Resident needs.
• Leads and assists in the development of the service plan in conjunction with the resident/family and ensures communication of the plan to care givers.
• Provided excellent customer service. Serves individuals in a manner that is empowering, encourage independence, patient, compassionate and individualized.
• Facilitates the Assisted Living Resident Meeting and follows-up with feedback and concerns in a timely manner.
• Serves as liaison to provide communication between the Resident, Health Campus and external health care providers, family members and referral sources to ensure achievement of the optimum effort in meeting the health-related needs of the Residents.
• Leads and ensures Resident medical records and chart information are maintained according to State guidelines.
• Assists in training of Nursing Assistants (CNA, QMA, Nurses, etc.) in the provision of activities of daily living assistance, pharmacy/medication policies and procedures, infection control, dietary issues and all other health related training needs that impact on meeting the needs of the residents, and state regulations.
• Ensures that employees' need for CPR/First Aid training meets state regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures all orientation and training requirements are met as required by the state regulations and company policy and procedures.
• Serves as weekend management and provides coverage and on-call duties on a rotating basis or as needed.
• Assists in organizing and directing the marketing programs of the facility in conjunction with company policies and procedures.
• Executes strategies to build alliances with key referral sources.
• Develop Marketing plan and coordinate move-ins to meet census goals.
• Distributes campus information to referral sources.
• Serves as a contact for inquiries, tours, and move-in procedures.
• Serves on, participate in and attend various committees of the health campus (Morning meeting, clinical meeting, infection control, QAPI, etc.) as required and as appointed by the Administrator.
• Attends and participates in annual company required in-service training programs.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience in health care management; previous experience as a leader in a senior living setting preferred.
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with other employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates leadership skills necessary to foster performance.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.