Licensed Medical Assisant

• Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, physicians, pharmacy and hospice personnel and state agencies on the care needs of residents as needed.
• coordinating incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing and podiatry care for residents and arrange resident escorts as needed.
• Provide care staff with copies of the most current resident service plans and staff tasks sheets and monitor to ensure services are provided and documented according to company policy.
• Observe residents and collect data pertinent to resident care on an ongoing basis
• Works with team members to ensure 1) Medication administration records are correct 2) Medications are documented correctly 3) Medications are ordered timely 4) Adequate care items are in stock
• Complete thorough documentation in resident chart on an ongoing basis according to company policy and state regulations.
• Foster a resident-centered caring environment, making certain to improve the quality of lives for our residents
• Directs, coordinates, and monitors nursing care delivery to assure safe, effective, and appropriate care
• Works with other team members to monitor day to day care levels of residents for quality assurance and to verify appropriate levels of care as established
• Maintains and oversees the assessment of comprehensive nursing needs of each resident
• Establishes and implements quality assurance program for improved resident care, and quality of life programs according to company and federal policies
• Evaluates performance of and supervises care associates
• Peform duties of assisting residents with ADL's & engagement

*Requirements*

• Valid License in the state of practice.
• Current /active medical assistant certificate
• Proven experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in assisted living or memory care environments.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Compassionate approach to resident care with an emphasis on empathy and understanding.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development to enhance skills.

Join our team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse where your skills will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents .

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Ability to Commute

• Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person