Resident Care Coordinator - Senior Living & Team Support

Merrill Gardens; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Free daily meals

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is seeking a Resident Care Coordinator in Portland, OR to coordinate resident care services, support personalized plans, and monitor health and regulatory compliance on a day-to-day basis.

The role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with a focus on resident-centered care and collaboration with families and clinical staff. Full-time position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNA/HCA credentials preferred or required per state regulations.
• 3+ years of experience in assisted living or related healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of resident care planning, documentation, medication management, and assisted living regulations.
• Experience supporting caregiver training, staffing, scheduling, or team leadership.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional resident-centered care while fostering positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating resident care services and supporting personalized service planning for assisted living residents.
• Assisting with resident move-ins, assessments, care planning, and transitions of care.
• Monitoring resident health, functional, and psychosocial needs and reporting significant changes to appropriate parties.
• Ensuring resident records, service plans, medication documentation, and caregiver charting are accurate and compliant with company and regulatory standards.
• Coordinating caregiver orientation, training, and ongoing education while supporting team development and performance.
• Assisting with staffing, scheduling, and shift coverage to ensure resident care needs are met.
• Supporting quality assurance initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, and state survey preparedness.
• Providing hands-on resident care support and serving as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and community leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/HCA credentials

Job description

Merrill Gardens is seeking a Resident Care Coordinator in Portland, OR to coordinate resident care services, support personalized plans, and monitor health and regulatory compliance on a day-to-day basis.

The role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with a focus on resident-centered care and collaboration with families and clinical staff. Full-time position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.