RAI Coordinator-Full Time-Brierwood Gardens

Mission:
Reporting to the Director of Care, the RAI-MDS Coordinator is responsible for supporting the long-term care home in the management and sustainability of RAI-MDS processes to ensure the validity of clinical and quality outcomes that support the provision of care and services, in accordance with best practice, interRAI and legislative requirements.
Key Outcomes:
▪ Living core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
▪ Adheres to organizational standards as they relate to continuous quality improvement and through the provision of a holistic Resident centered, multidisciplinary care approach.
▪ Cultivates collaborative relationships with all staff, residents, and families.
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Coordinate and monitor RAI-MDS processes within the home according to organizational policies and procedures, legislative requirements, standards of practice and inter-RAI requirements (CIHI)
▪ Develop and maintain a current Resident assessment schedule and ensure it is accessible to all RAI users.
▪ Maintain efficient processes for data collection to ensure a complete and accurate assessment that supports an individualized and comprehensive Plan of Care.
▪ Facilitate RAI-MDS and application training (Point Click Care, Point of Care), provide ongoing leadership and mentoring assisting with knowledge application to support data accuracy and proficiency of all users.
▪ Implement processes that support identifying gaps/discrepancies and provide ongoing education to reinforce knowledge, promote capacity and enhance staff competency.
▪ Monitor RAI-MDS assessments, resident assessment protocols/clinical assessment protocols and care plan reviews for completion in accordance with required timelines.
▪ Monitor, analyze and evaluate generated outcomes to support continuous quality improvement.
▪ Generate RAI-MDS output reports and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, facilitate their use in clinical and operational decision-making.
▪ Maintain ongoing review/audits of MDS assessment data elements and all resource utilization groups for accuracy and optimization potential prior to quarterly submissions.
▪ Manages RAI-MDS submissions within required timelines, review CIHI reports and MDS corrections and resubmissions when necessary.
▪ Manage and support all Relias LMS users in the home and ensure successful completion of the annual competency evaluations.
▪ Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Credentials and Experience:
▪ Currently regulated or licensed health care practitioner.
▪ A minimum of three (3) years clinical, project leadership or management experience
▪ Demonstrated interest in the RAI Coordinator role and MDS program.
▪ Minimal 1-year experience in the RAI Coordinator role (preferred)
▪ Current knowledge of RAI-MDS 2.0 and experience in the use of Point Click Care system and Point of Care is an asset.
▪ Thorough knowledge of LTC legislation, program standards, including documentation
▪ Demonstrated success leading new initiatives.
▪ Effective inter-departmental communication and leadership skills are necessary.
▪ Demonstration of well-developed oral and written communication skills.
▪ Knowledge and experience with adult education strategies and facilitation.
▪ Previous experience presenting to groups.
▪ Well-organized, with excellent time management skills.
▪ The ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal stakeholders.
▪ Strong and effective problem-solving abilities.
▪ Proficient computer skills
▪ Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
Core Competencies:
▪ Accountability: Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to de liver high quality, timely and cost-effective results.
▪ Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational aspects and implications that are essential to achieve superior business results.
▪ Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals, and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development. Building capability of self, individuals, and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development.
▪ Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind to deliver the highest possible quality of care, service, and choices.
▪ Execution Excellence: Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.
▪ Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops, and implements new and innovative solutions to enhance opportunity, efficiency, and quality.
▪ Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires and fosters a team environment and works collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives.

Time Type:

Full time

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.