Resident Care Coordinator

Overview

Coordinates resident care, records, staffing and compliance in senior living.

Key Responsibilities

• reporting
• order processing
• staff scheduling
• supply management
• medication record
• record audits

Tasks

-Assists the Director of Care or Health and Wellness Manager to complete monthly reports for both the Executive Director and Senior Management; -Assumes administrative duties as required in the Director of Care or Health and Wellness Manager absence; -Ensures RPN/UCP's are correctly processing all physician orders and follow through according to established procedures; -Provides nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physician's orders, established standards, and nursing principals and resident requirements; -Attends Staff, Management and nursing related meetings; -Provides input and information to the Director of Care or Health and Wellness Manager regarding yearly performance evaluations of nursing and Personal Support Worker staff; -Provides assistance to Director of Care or Health and Wellness Manager and Residents and / or Families with move-in information, assistance and assessments; -Maintains contact with the residents to ensure a high quality of care; -Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all staff, residents and their families, physicians, other professionals and the community. Provides Director of Care or Health and Wellness Manager with pertinent information regarding resident care; -Coordinates and provides orientation to nursing for all new Nursing or Health Care Aide hires; -Responsible for scheduling and finding replacement staffing for the nursing department when staff phone in sick. If unable to find a replacement, the Resident Care Coordinator is expected to do the shift; -Ensures the availability and maintenance of nursing department supplies and equipment; -Observes and promptly reports to the Director of Care or Health and Wellness Manager any changes in a resident's physical and emotional condition; -Attends shift report while providing support and guidance to staff in attendance; -Resident Care Coordinator will also submit yearly learning plans to the Director of Care or Health and Wellness Manager at annual performance appraisal; -Follow up on all incident reports or concerns identified in the 24 hour report and report plan of action to the Director of Care or Health and Wellness Manager as needed; -Acts as a Building Supervisor as needed; -Is actively involved in ensuring Occupational Health and Safety guidelines are followed; -Reviews each resident's profile and care plan to ensure that problems are dealt with appropriately and that individual needs are met in a timely manner; -Aware of the Standards of Care brought forward by the governing bodies and ensures that all are followed; -Works with Director of Care or Health and Wellness Manager and Executive Director in the recruitment and hiring process; -Assesses resident's condition by recognizing and interpreting signs and symptoms, and where appropriate, initiates remedial health measures; -Ensures the recording and safe keeping of all drugs including controlled drugs and narcotics as per policy and procedure; -Ensures that the Registered (RPN) / Unregistered Care Provider's (UCP) order and/or reorder drugs and maintains an accurate record according to established procedures; -Ensures the maintenance of medical and nursing records and nursing Audits as per our policies and procedures;

Requirements

• registered nurse
• geriatric nursing
• leadership
• cpr
• first aid
• post‑grad geriatrics

What You Bring

-Possession of skill in coordinating and supervising a comprehensive nursing care program -Experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing is essential -Possession of good leadership, communication and diplomatic relation skills -Knowledge of designated assisted living, dementia care and home care an asset -Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS). -Possession of valid basic life support CPR C & Standard First Aid -Post-graduate study in geriatrics is desirable -Must be a competent person as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act -Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered / Licensed Practical Nurse with the applicable provincial licensing body -Maintains a necessary degree of nursing knowledge and skills through seminars and courses;

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About Cogir Real Estate

-Known for its diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and industrial properties. -Experienced in managing and developing large-scale real estate projects. -Develops vibrant mixed-use communities and sustainable commercial spaces. -Innovative approach to design and community-focused developments. -Operates a robust property management division overseeing numerous assets. -Committed to high-quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction, earning numerous industry awards.

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Security Clearance

-requires current (within 6 months) vulnerable position/sector screening (vps).