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)
Licensing and certification: State certified Education: At least a high school diploma – some college preferred Experience: Minimum of one year nursing home or hospital related field work. Interests in crafts, art and music are desirable. Hands-on experience teaching games and related activities is key. As Activity Director your must have an ability to wear a smile all day long and must have a genuine interest in the elderly. Key traits are patience, tact, good listening skills, initiative, imagination, enthusiasm and creativity. Knowledge of state requirements for activities is crucial. Must have completed a state approved Activities Director course and must have one year of full time experience in a patient activities program in a health care setting. 1. Plan, organize and coordinate an activity program according to established polices. 2. The Activity Director posts a calendar of events monthly and each resident is given a copy and invited to all activities. 3. Activity Directors keeps up with current regulations from the state. 4. Regular paperwork follows for these regulations: Assessments of each resident and formulates a written plan of care, reviews and updates plan of care, records continuing progress notes on the resident’s activities and the response of the resident to the activity program. 5. Participates in the development and review of the total care plan. 6. Attends Staff meetings, family meetings to insure proper activities are offered every resident. 7. Purchases necessary supplies and prizes as per the budget allows. 8. Volunteers are sought for entertainment and various fun experiences for residents and staff. Assist in developing and coordinating the Resident Council and attends meetings when invited. 10. Keep on the sunnyside. The Activity Director often sets the temperature of the Nursing Facility. Working hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with one hour off for lunch each day or as assigned by supervisor. However, some activities must be scheduled in the evenings and some on weekends for special events. • This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will also perform other reasonable job duties as assigned by their supervisor/administrator. • Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needed. • This document is for management communications only and not a written or implied contract of employment. QUALIFICATIONS :
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