Resident Care Coordinator
Company: CARING PLACES MANAGEMENT
Location: Oregon City
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
At Caring Places Management, we have been passionate about
providing exceptional care for seniors throughout the Pacific
Northwest since we opened our first community in 1991. We are
committed to achieving our mission of Exceeding Expectations for
Loving, Thoughtful Care by offering our residents caring,
thoughtful service in a homelike environment.
Caring Places Management is actively recruiting for a Resident Care
Coordinator to join our team at River Terrace Memory Care located
in Oregon City, OR. The Resident Care Coordinator will report
directly to the Administrator and fills a crucial role within the
community by ensuring safe, high quality care to each resident.
Benefits and Perks:
WellVia (Telehealth/Telemedicine) - Effective from the first day of
employment free of cost to employees and their immediate family
members
Health Insurance - FT Employees ONLY
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
401K Plan
Generous Paid Time Off Accrual
Competitive Wages
Employee Appreciation
Exceptional Culture and Work Environment
Job Duties:
Providing support to the RN in all duties of medical oversight as
assigned within regulation
Processing physician orders for second signature or pharmacy
attention daily
Tracking medication orders to ensure all prescriptions are filled
in a timely manner
Overseeing medication returns
Assisting the RN with the completion and blocking of dummy sheets
for MAR in a timely manner
Preparing for RN signature and sending quarterly reports to
physicians
Communicating with physicians as directed by RN
Processing relevant resident information into Filemaker on a daily
or as needed basis. Keep all resident Filemaker records up to
date.
Make all transportation arrangements for resident doctor
appointments daily and ensure that physician papers are prepared
for appointments, given to residents, and collected from residents
upon return.
Archiving resident charts, medication orders, and physician faxes
quarterly, observing all DHS archive guidelines
Participating in the Resident Service/Care Planning process as
directed by the Administrator and the RN
Conducting monthly calibrations of glucometers
Taking and recording daily vitals as directed by physicians
Maintaining order in, and an accurate inventory of, all medical
equipment/supplies for the facility
Accompanying residents to physician appointments as necessary
Providing support and training to care staff as directed by the
Administrator and RN
Scheduling all shifts, keeping the schedule posted a minimum of two
weeks in advance
Other activities as assigned
RCC will enhance the care and life quality for residents by:
Having one-on-one visits with residents who have been ill, are
reclusive, or who have shown a need for enhanced contact
Assisting new residents with orientation to the facility and the
services available
Creating a calm and positive atmosphere using good communication
skills, simple terms, and a reassuring tone of voice
Communicating with family members and visitors as directed by the
Administrator in a caring manner that protects the privacy of each
resident
Ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident by intervention
and/or redirection when appropriate
Providing personal care with ADLs as appropriate while striving to
promote self-care, independence and dignity, and personal
privacy
Other activities as assigned
RCC will honor each resident, at all times, by abiding by the
Resident Bill of Rights
Requirements:
Minimum of an Associates Degree (or equivalent) in a related
field
Minimum three years experience as a lead Medication Aide
Must be able to respect the privacy and confidentiality of
residents and have a clear understanding of residents' rights
Must be adept at all skills necessary to provide ADL in service to
care staff, including: the ability to lift, push or pull up to 50
pounds, and the ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
Must have outstanding written and oral skills
Must have the ability to provide leadership/instruction in all
resident care functions
Must possess a working, current knowledge of State ALF/RCF OARs
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Keywords: CARING PLACES MANAGEMENT, Portland , Resident Care Coordinator, Other , Oregon City, Oregon
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