Care Coordinator in Personal Care - Full Time
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The Care Coordinator schedule is full time, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
The Care Coordinator utilizes knowledge of nursing and organizational policies to perform various duties to coordinate the care services for residents to ensure quality care residents such as providing assessments, care planning, referrals, and re-evaluations to ensure quality care for residents. Provides direction to assigned staff.
Care Coordinator Overview:
- Directs resident care and initiates changes in resident care routines and communicates these changes to the DPC, PC staff and families. Oversees care and support plans in conjunction with the social worker.
- Coordinates resident assessments with social worker, the Admission department, and the administrative staff to provide follow through with admissions paperwork and to ensure that all necessary admissions documentation is completed. Oversight of Nurses with admissions process.
- Promotes all aspects of personnel safety including potential at risk issues such as direct care procedures, accident prevention, and infection control. Ensures resident safety by monitoring at-risk issues and providing problem solving to minimize potential risks.
- Assists PC staff regarding the residents' dental, vision, podiatry and routine Physician visits.
- Responsible for or may assist DPC as needed with payroll, scheduling of employees, and evaluations of Nurses and Resident Guides. Provides direction and leadership in Resident Care conferences.
- Acts as a liaison between the Director of Personal Care (DPC), staff, physicians and residents. May act on behalf of DPC in their absence.
- Provides all annual required documentation including, but not limited to, the resident's initial assessment, support plan, med eval, and Self-Medication Administration assessments.
- Maintains documentation as required by regulations and organizational policies. Well versed in DPW regulations and may communicate with the DPW regarding regulatory issues and concerns. Reviews RL solutions/DPW reports.
- Strong managerial and communication skills to provide guidance and direction, set performance standards, monitor performance of subordinates and build trust among team members
- Schedules appointments for consulting physicians, submitting transportation form as required. Prepares and sends necessary medical records with resident to appropriate physicians and/or hospitals. Participates in the QA process. Contacts resident's doctor, consultants, and/or family as necessary.
- Knowledge of HIPPA rules and regulations and of regulations and guidelines governing long-term care
- Valid Pennsylvania RN or LPN license
- CPR certified
- 2-4 years nursing experience preferred
At Living Branches, a community with a 5-star CMS rating, our roots run deep! Our core values put people before profit! Our mission is to empower older adults and families to lead lives of purpose and joy. If you're looking for a career in a friendly, welcoming place where you can make a difference, come join our team!
Care Coordinator Benefits:
- Paid Time Off – up to 3 weeks starting your first year
- Educational Reimbursement and Scholarships
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits – as low as $22.85 per pay
- Direct Primary Care (DPC): Personalized, convenient primary care services at no cost for team members enrolled in our medical plan.
- Team Member holiday and summer parties
- Generous 401(k) match – Up to 7%
- Team Member discount for meals
- Free membership to onsite fitness center
- Team Member Appreciation Initiatives
Living Branches is an equal opportunity employer that employs over 700 team members and has more than 1,350 residents at three locations in Pennsylvania.
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