Resident Resource Coordinator

What You Will Do

• Recognizes residents’ needs, provides individualized attention to residents and directs attention to the most isolated.
• Initiates contact with residents who receive the least attention from others.
• Matches residents of like interests, plans interactive activities and encourages participation in organized activities.
• Works with groups of no more than 3-4 residents, developing conversation groups, arranging games, reading, and providing entertainment through media.
• Reads to one or more residents, arranges for books on tape, keeps residents informed of community events, writes letters and reads mail, assists residents in making phone calls and in making purchases.
• Aids residents in completing forms such as the Resident Assessment Tool; contacts families to assist with the Resident Assessment Tool if the resident is incapable.
• Takes residents on walks, accompanies them to the main dining room and takes them to community events.
• Acts as a companion, especially to those who have few contacts and encourages residents to interact with others.
• Calms and/or distracts residents who are agitated.
• Promotes independence and educates in independent skills.
• Refers residents to outside resources such as day care programs, counseling services or Love is the Answer (LITA) where appropriate.
• Provides direction/suggestions to private duty personnel.
• Recognizes safety and comfort issues, addresses and/or refers to appropriate departments.
• Contact families and friends where appropriate.
• Affords assistance to those moving from Independent Living to the Health Center, from Assisted Living to the Health Center and from Independent Living to Assisted Living.

Why Work Here

• $31.54 - $37.06/hr
• Employer-paid medical, dental & vision, 18 days PTO + 8 holidays, 403(b) with employer contribution, tuition assistance, referral bonuses, employee discounts, and growth opportunities.

Who You Are

• You enjoy working with people and have exceptional interpersonal skills.
• You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions.
• You can show patience and understanding.
• You enjoy variety in your day and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
• You have knowledge related to the issues of aging and resident care.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), charting and documentations for residents.
• You have proficient written and verbal English communication skills to complete necessary reports and follow instructions in order to communicate with residents and their families.
• You have effective interpersonal skills to meet and greet residents and their families in a positive manner.
• You have compassion for ability to work with older persons with special needs.
• You have the ability to be cooperative with fellow employees and accept their suggestions where appropriate.
• You have the ability to attend training functions specifically for this position and general training as required of all staff.
• You have demonstrated self-motivation, self-confidence, flexibility.
• You have the ability to be firm and develop relationships.
• You have the ability to maintain positive customer focused approach and confidentiality of resident, staff and organization information at all times.
• You have the ability to act with patience, tact and courtesy under demanding and difficult conditions.
• You have sensitivity and understanding of issues related to aging.
• You have a high school graduate or equivalent.
• You have current Certified Nurse Assistance (CNA) Certification, Bachelor’s degree in Social Service or Activities preferred.
• You have minimum 2 years’ experience as paraprofessional in Assisted Living or Skill Nursing Facility.
• You have current CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Who We Are

Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing older adults with stimulating, joyful living environments and services that support and enrich their lives. Throughout our six decades as a nonprofit serving Bay Area seniors, we’ve learned the importance of connection and collaboration when it comes to providing resources for healthy aging. From our Life Plan Community to safe affordable housing, engaging senior centers, and a purpose-filled volunteer program, we provide friendly environments where people can explore and discover what it means to grow stronger, wiser, and more joyful. Sequoia Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sequoia Living will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.