Resident Assessment Instrument - Ottawa, Canada - Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home

Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Home

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director of Care (DOC) or Assistant Director of Care (ADOC), the RAI Coordinator, shall be responsible for providing education, monitoring and on-site support to all Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) users in the Home.

This role supports the sustainability of the RAI-MDS clinical tool requirement and provides training in its use for care planning and task implementation.

The RAI Coordinator will coordinate the accurate and timely completion and submission of RAI-MDS data to management, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and/ or Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) or other regulatory bodies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and monitor RAI-MDS processes according to home policies, MOHLTC regulations, College of Nurses Standards of Practice, and interRAI requirements (CIHI).
Collaborate with RAI users to develop efficient processes to collect data, and complete assessments that ensure accurate and individualized care plans development as well as coordinate and support annual RAI-MDS proficiency training with all RAI-MDS users.
Ensure RAI-MDS assessments, resident assessments protocols and care planning are completed within required timeframes.
Support, implement and evaluate continuous quality improvement tools and forms to collect data from various nursing programs and analyze outcome scores.
Ensure that RAI-MDS 2.0 quality indicators are validated and accurate.
Generate RAI-MDS 2.0 reports and facilitate their use in clinical, and departmental operational decision making for quality management purposes.
Review/audit all Resident Utilization Groups for accuracy and maximum potential prior to data submissions to the CIHI, in collaboration with the DOC and/or delegate.
Submit RAI-MDS assessments to CIHI within required timeframes and review CIHI reports and complete resubmissions when necessary.
Liaise with electronic health record software vendor when necessary.
Complete all nursing requirement processes for new resident admissions.
Assist in supervising the nursing care provided by the RPNs and PSWs, and if applicable, RN staff members.
Participate in, and demonstrate an understanding of, resident safety principles and practices in all day today activities, following all safe work practices and procedures and immediately communicating any activity or action which may constitute a risk to resident safety.
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Long-Term Care Homes Act, and their regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follow all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with all applicable privacy and protection legislation.
Perform any other relevant duties necessary for the welfare of the residents and efficient operation of the Home.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current RAI-MDS certification as per Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care requirements
Minimum two (2) years Longterm Care (LTC) clinical, project experience including experience with resident admissions
Sound knowledge of the LTC Act and MOHLTC Program Standards, including documentation requirements
Knowledge and experience with adult education strategies/ facilitation/ presenting to groups
Ability to generate and understand RAI-MDS and CIHI Quality Indicators reports and make recommendations on same
Experience in the use of the Point Click Care system
Proven problemsolving, assessment and analytical abilities
Well organized, with excellent time management skills and a high level of technological proficiency
Demonstrated success leading new initiatives
Welldeveloped oral and written communication skills

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A complete and current Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance (within the last 6 months)
TB Immunization, Negative 2Step TB Test or Negative Xray (within the last 12 months)

Where notified in advance, Hillel Lodge will accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

ABOUT HILLEL LODGE

Located in the West end of Ottawa, Hillel Lodge has served as a home for individuals in need of long-term personal care since it officially opened its doors in 1965.

With a current complement of 121 beds and housed within a thriving 13-acre Jewish Community Campus, we provide a wide range of programming and events to meet the diverse needs of our residents, their families, and the larger community which we serve.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide compassionate long-term care that empowers residents to lead full and engaged lives in a welcoming Jewish environment.

Our Vision:
The Lodge will continually strive to be at the forefront of person-centered long-term care.

Our Values:

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