Full-time: 80 hrs/pp

Working within the framework of Vista Prairie Communities’ values of Caring, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, and Stewardship, the Community Care Coordinator is responsible for creating appropriate staff schedules while also maintaining resident care levels.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver and manage care through the Aspire Lifestyle Model to honor residents and enhance their quality of life.
• Engage residents using the Aspire 5 pillars of wellness including Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual.

Resident Care

• Answer resident emergency calls promptly.
• Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activities, meals, and social programs as necessary.
• Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs as necessary.
• Assist residents in walking with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, i.e., dental and mouth care, dressing/ undressing, hair care, toileting, personal hygiene, and other duties as directed.
• Assist residents with preparing for medical tests and doctor’s appointments as necessary. This includes proper completion of physician visit forms.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, showers, etc. as necessary.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met as delegated in the Service Plan.
• Ensure that services are adequately maintained to meet the needs of residents.
• Pass medication to residents only if med-trained.
• Report all changes in residents’ condition to the Nurse as soon as practical.

Staff Scheduling, Onboarding, and Mentoring

• Assist with identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services.
• Confirm all staff completes their daily duties.
• Document any changes in staffing or resident conditions.
• Ensure all scheduled shifts are covered which may include finding replacements.
• Inform oncoming shift of any new resident conditions.
• Is responsible for staffing schedules.
• Make any changes to the staff’s cleaning list, if needed.
• Make sure all daily housekeeping is complete and coordinate any additional cleaning tasks.
• Orientate all new staff with assigned duties.
• Mentor staff by communicating clear expectations to promote employee engagement.
• The position may require on-call rotation.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Customer Service
• Planning and Prioritization
• Positive Communicator
• Resourcefulness

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School education or equivalent.
• Training in health-related disciplines and/or experience preferred.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to relate information concerning residents’ condition.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
• Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.
• Stays up to date on all required training.
• Understands and adheres to the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy. Is familiar with the Resident’s Bill of Rights and adheres to it.

Vista Prairie Communities is the place where purpose and passion meet. From our competitive compensation program to our opportunities for growth and career advancement, we empower our team members. For us, care doesn’t end with our residents. There are many benefits to growing with Vista Prairie Communities including:

• Misson-focused, Nonprofit Organization
• Flexible Schedules
• Monetary support for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Medical and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Retirement Savings Program
• Continuing Education

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