Lead Caregiver (Care Team Coordinator) L1MA Evenings
New Perspective Senior Living
Weldon Spring, MO (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
The Care Team Coordinator/ Lead Caregiver is a Caregiver/Med Passer who is also responsible for arranging staff coverage for the care team department based on established guidelines under the direction of the Care Team Manager. The Care Team Coordinator will coordinator absences in scheduling software and secures replacements as needed. This role will train and ensure team members are correctly performing caregiver tasks. This role will champions customer service experience and company's mission of Residents First in Everything We Do. Job Type Full Time Responsibilities Maintains schedule for care team department ensuring vacant shifts are filled to meet staffing requirements. Ensures team members complete care duties during the shift. Supports and maintains effective and positive communication and working relations with team members and managers. Communicates clearly and effectively over the phone, in person, and in writing with caregivers and members of the management team. Manages recordkeeping to ensure staffing in accordance with established standards that includes management of call offs and replacements, and attendance. Maintain records related to time off requests, approvals and denials, tardiness, and missed punches in accordance with established procedures. Daily correction of missed caregiver punches/tracking of missed lunches/breaks. Provides care to residents or passes medication per the direction of the Care Team Manager/ALM/BHM or Executive Director. Must be available to be on-call at least every other weekend to take call-offs including after regular business hours. If unable to fill a shift, responsibility includes covering the shift themselves in the community. Coaches and supports team to perform and demonstrate targeted medication administration Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma/GED, or as applicable state laws require. Must have a L1MA certification. This role requires regularly scheduled hours and cannot be filled by a PRN team member. Experience working with older adults in senior living, long-term care, home health, or other health care setting preferred. Demonstrated experience as a top performing caregiver or caregiver lead. Ability to work in a team environment with effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to anticipate and solve problems. Computer skills and ability to use a variety of electronic devices. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using the English language. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Team Member Benefits & Perks• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match! Paid Time Off and Holidays Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year! Leadership Development & Career Advancement Real-time Access to Earned Wages Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program •Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status. New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.