Resident Care Coordinator coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the care of residents in a skilled nursing, assisted living, or similar facility. Schedules and trains care staff, and ensures that clinical services are delivered in accordance with regulations and professional standards. Being a Resident Care Coordinator communicates with families and medical professionals as needed, and ensures care plans for residents are properly documented and updated. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Resident Care Coordinator may require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Resident Care Coordinator supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Resident Care Coordinator typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer and Agency Director, the Care Coordinator is responsible for organizing and coordinating, implementing, and supervising the delivery of services to agency clients in alignment with the company’s mission and standards of care. This position is accountable for adherence to regulatory and agency requirements for service provision and ensures compliance with and maintenance of client records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of experience in home care, home health or related field.
· - A reliable means of transportation with current insurance and a valid driver’s license.
· - Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to interact effectively with a diverse audience including clients, families, care providers and other professionals.
· - Must possess impeccable follow up and attention to detail and be able to exercise initiative, problem solve, apply sound judgment.
· - Able to supervise, assess and evaluate care providers and advocate on behalf of clients and families.
· - Passionate about helping others live with dignity.
· - Must present a positive and professional business image.
· - Must pass a criminal background check.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Base Pay Rate from $17.00 - $19.00
PHYSICAL AND ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDS: Travel to client’s place of residence using a reliable means of transportation. Reposition and transfer clients, sustain weight of clients using proper transfer safety techniques and equipment (example: use of transfer belt while assisting client to transfer from bed to chair), and travel to client’s residence place of residence using a reliable means of transportation.