Rai-mds Coordinator - Newmarket, Canada - York Region

York Region
York Region
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Newmarket, Canada

1 month ago

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Job Description:


POSITION PURPOSE:


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Attends all LTC Homes RAIrelated education sessions.
  • Participates in the planning and organizing of the Home RAI process change.
  • Ensures a resident assessment schedule is developed, completed, current and accessible to all RAI users.
  • Assists RAI users to correctly code assessments and provides support for validation of coding.
  • Oversees the development and coordination of the data submission process.
  • Generates RAI-MDS reports, other Quality Progress Reports and facilitates their use in clinical and operational decisionmaking.
  • Completes and submits all required RAI assignments as required to the assigned lead.
  • Works with RAI users to develop processes that ensure data accuracy, efficient data collection process, assessment completion and data utilization.
  • Oversees the RAI process according to Home policies, MOHLTC regulations, College Standards of Practice and interRAI requirements (see CIHI User's Manual).
  • Ensures MD assessments, resident assessment protocols and care planning are completed on a timely basis.
  • Conducts audits of staff input to ensure accurate reporting and submissions.
  • Monitors and provides onsite support to all RAI users in the Home.
  • Communicates regularly with the RAI users and management team and with Ministry staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
  • May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours, as related to the Departmental Emergency Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Health Sciences or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Current regulated or licensed health care practitioner (e.g. RPN).
  • Minimum one (1) year in a Long Term Care setting with clinical experience including restorative care programming and using RAI-MDS, project leadership, and experience with adult education strategies/facilitation.
  • Experience in working on continuous quality improvement project implementation.
  • Demonstrates strong initiative, critical thinking and enthusiasm to collaboratively support the development of interdisciplinary care programs and other initiatives
  • Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Checks (PVSC).
  • Knowledge of Long Term Care or health care policies on assessments and care planning processes.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.
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