Resident Care Coordinator

Do you have strong communication skills, are great with people, and have a strong work ethic? We may have the ideal job opportunity for you! Loudonville Assisted Living residence is a well-respected, third generation family-owned and-operated business that has proudly served our senior community in upstate New York for over 50 years! We are looking for talented, detail-oriented, and dedicated professionals to ensure a bright future in our organization. If you are personable, energetic, and of high integrity, we have many opportunities for you to take the next step in your professional career!

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing completion of all paperwork associated with residents medical care including: advance directives, transfer sheets, DSS 3122, office call/MD order sheets, mental health evaluations, physician orders, and incident reports. The RCC will also evaluate the needs of residents, plans of action, supervise unit staff, support residents and their families, and other administrative duties as assigned

This is a Full-time position in our Gerald Levine Memory Care unit.

Minimum Requirements:

I. Mental/Visual/Physical Demands:

a. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions). Must be mentally alert and the ability to effectively plan and organize assignments in the most efficient manner. Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to function in stressful situations. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetic that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met. Physical effort includes walking, bending, standing, squatting, climbing stairs, walking on uneven surfaces, reaching above shoulders, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Must have manual dexterity requiring the use of repetitive action, forearm rotational movement, writing simple grasping, fine manipulating, power grip, pushing, lifting, pulling. Emergencys situations may require crawling, climbing stairs.

II. Education/Experience:

a. Must be licensed and currently registered in New York State to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). One to two years experience working with the aging population (geriatric).

III. Technical Knowledge:

a. Must have an understanding of the functions and responsibilities of a Director of Resident Care, and case management, supervision.

IV. Problem Solving:

a. The Resident Care Coordinator has a high level of contact with both internal and external personnel. This individual is required to communicate with several departments, executive director, owner, dietary workers, and other personal care staff. In addition, they regularly interact with residents, family members, and family representatives. Unusual situations or occurrences require approval from owner.

V. Internal and External Contacts:

a. The Resident Care Coordinator of contact with both internal and external personnel. The individual is required to communicate with social worker, dietary workers, nurses, other personal care assistants, and other relevant staff. In addition, they regularly interact with residents, family members, representatives.

VI. Planning:

a. The Resident Care Coordinator must plan assignments, prioritize and direct the care of the residents, and complete tasks on a daily basis.