Care Coordinator

Description

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree BScN
• Current Certification of Competence – Ontario College of Nurses
• Geriatric experience working with patients and family
• Excellent skills in discharge planning
• Must be willing and able to cover 6 weeks vacation for the full-time Care Coordinator
• Must be able to chair multiple family meetings regarding complex discharge issues and placement i.e. LTC Placements
• Willing and able to work 1.5 days per week
• 3 years related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Good clinical assessment skills
• Good computer skills (MS OfficeSuite)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of West Park:  Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration and Accountability
• Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors

Accountabilities:

• Be responsible for patient intake by reviewing referrals and evaluating against admission criteria before seeking physician approval.  Responsible for waitlist management and monitoring
• Ensure MDS assessments are completed in accordance with ministry guidelines and accurately captures the care needs and characteristics of the client  population to optimize available funding
• Audit and trend MDS data to ensure accuracy and provide education to staff on the importance of accurate data collection and it’s direct impact on our funding. Assists in the identification of quality indicators and Resident Assessment Protocols (RAP’s) for newly admitted residents to ensure client needs are met
• Monitor occupancy daily and work with managers and physicians to ensure we maintain full occupancy to optimize our funding potential
• Be responsible for new admissions, which involves pre-admission process, admission arrangements, attendance at transdisciplinary rounds where appropriate, and ensuring the implementation of care plans for new admissions
• Conduct discharge planning with residents whose functional level has changed i.e. LTC level of care, and who require assistance in developing and appropriate discharge plan
• Participate on centre-wide committees as appropriate