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Brookdale Senior Living

Operates senior living communities with care

Resident Care Coordinator

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePalm Beach Gardens, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct supervision of resident care staff, monitoring job performance, collaborating with community leadership on associate performance evaluations, coaching and counseling associates, and conducting and documenting corrective action as needed.
  • Coordinate ongoing training and education for resident care staff.
  • Verify associate hours on time cards and weekly hours reports; complete nursing schedules to ensure adequate coverage within budget; arrange replacement staffing when necessary; and maintain records of schedule changes, requests, and irregularities.
  • Observe residents’ health status, take actions within scope of practice to address concerns, and promptly report significant changes, medication or treatment reactions, and significant incidents to the Health and Wellness Director or designee.
  • Assist the Health and Wellness Director or designee with medication management, pharmacy orders, and records; ensure medications are stored properly and medication carts, cupboards, and rooms are clean and organized according to standards.
  • Administer medication to residents when within scope of practice and regularly review the capabilities of residents who self-administer medication, in accordance with state regulations and documentation requirements.
  • Monitor staff medication administration, including frequent audits of medication administration records.
  • Observe residents, record significant reactions, notify community leadership of residents’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments and of significant incidents, and respond promptly to residents’ emergency calls.
  • Communicate with families about residents’ personal needs and achievements and remind families of scheduled physician, dental, and eye appointments.
  • Assign vital signs to associates and monitor compliance; ensure ancillary medical services, including podiatry, physician and psychiatric visits, laboratory work, X-rays, and ambulance services, are scheduled and followed through.
  • Assist in organizing and developing service plan reviews with appropriate resident care team members and families.
  • Maintain resident charts, including reviewing resident assistant documentation, conducting monthly medication administration record reviews, setting up new resident records, and thinning records as appropriate.
  • Participate in department quality improvement activities, including completing assigned quality assurance surveys.
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly safety and infection control checks of the home and grounds to support resident health and safety.
  • Participate in community functions, including family socials and open houses, and communicate with community professionals.
  • Share on-call duties as required.

About the Company

Brookdale Senior Living

Operates senior living communities with care

Brookdale Senior Living operates a nationwide network of senior living communities offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Residents choose a living environment and receive personalized care and wellness programs, with monthly fees for housing, care, and amenities and optional online billing tools. The company differentiates itself by its large geographic footprint, diverse residential options, and a focus on compassionate care and community engagement that supports residents’ wellbeing. Its goal is to enrich residents’ lives by promoting wellness, helping them fulfill lifelong wishes, and keeping them connected with friends and family in a comfortable, respectful setting.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Brentwood, TN
Founded
1978

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