AlmaVia of San Rafael - Health Care Coordinator

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** Alma Via of San Rafael
515 Northgate Drive San Rafael CA 949031
*** This role pays between $40-50 per hour DOE. The shift is 4x10, Weds-Sat.
***** Alma Via of San Rafael
** is an enriching assisted living and memory care community in the heart of Marin, part of the Elder Care Alliance family. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Our
** Culture of Excellence
** is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.
** Our Health Care Coordinator (LVN)
*** Is Responsible to the Resident Care Director for direct resident care and administration of medications in accordance with the care plan.
* Trains the Medication Assistants/Technicians and provides oversight to the Medication Program, including monitoring the accuracy of the medication distribution system and ensuring that medications are dispensed per physician orders.
* Ensures necessary documentation is being performed to meet regulatory requirements and adhere to policy and procedure.
* Assists with admission and discharges, including performing admissions valuation, assuring that medical records are completed and medical orders confirmed.
* Performs assessments of residents when there is a change of conditions and follows-up with the appropriate medical team for intervention and notification of family members.
* Works with the Resident Services Director and the Resident Assistants to ensure the individual resident care needs are being met.
* Responds to Resident complaints and inquiries in a caring and compassionate manner.
* Takes initiative to follow through until service or problem is completed and resolved.
* Monitors the accuracy of the medication distribution system. Ensures that medications are dispensed per physician orders.
* Makes daily rounds to monitor the care provided and ensure that resident care is performed in keeping with the service plan, and that levels of grooming are appropriate.
* Monitors that resident's food intake is appropriate and that all documentation is being performed per unit routine.
* Performs any treatments requiring a license.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** What you need to succeed:
*** Current First Aid Training and Certification.
* 3-5 years in long term care, home care or related field preferred.
* Current LPN/LVN license required.
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in long term care, home care or related field. Acute/skilled nursing community experience preferred.
* Knowledge about dementia highly desirable.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of aging process and implications of aging in a social setting.
* Must understand health care environment and the medical context for older adults.
* Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, peers and employees in a multi-cultural environment.
* Attention to detail.
* Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
* Completion of a background check. May also include drug screen, physical, TB and fingerprinting per state/local guidelines,
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