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. 

At least 18 years of age. Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community. Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months. Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22. 3-5 years in long term care, home care or related field preferred. Current California 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.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

Generous Paid Time Off Paid holidays Retirement plans Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans Flexible spending Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement. ++much more

“Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”