Resident Care Lead - Scheduling, Staffing & Care Coordination

Cogir Senior Living; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to paycheck

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insur

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Resident Care Coordinator to bridge residents, families, and the care team, ensuring a safe, supportive living environment. You will help schedule, supervise staff, and support quality assisted living services across resident care areas.

Duties include solving resident concerns, coordinating with the team and external providers, assisting with medication administration, and stepping in for direct resident care when needed.

Qualifications

• Must have valid state medication administration license and meet state requirements for assisted living.
• Two years of experience administering medications and providing care.
• At least one year of supervisory experience, including staff scheduling.
• Experience with memory care is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and high integrity.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork mindset.
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign caregiving and medication tech shifts to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with staffing guidelines and department allowances.
• Participate in the recruitment and interview process for new care team members.
• Supervise, train, and support care team members, promoting teamwork and adherence to care standards.
• Supervise the medication room and orders, collaborating with medication technicians and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date resident records, including care plans, incident reports, and medical documentation.
• Coordinate care planning with home health agencies on-site, working within community and company policies.
• Coordinate admissions with the sales team, including supervising move-ins.
• Complete family/resident admission interviews.
• Facilitate effective communication among residents, their families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless care delivery.
• Address residents’ special needs, requests, and complaints.
• Assist with medication administration and provide direct care to residents as needed.
• Understand the community's care regulations, as well as state-specific regulations.

Skills

Medication administration

Staff supervision

Communication

Memory care

Leadership

Teamwork

Weekend rotation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State medication administration license (CNA/HCA)

Nurse Delegation Certificates or willingness to obtain

LPN license is a plus

First Aid and CPR license

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Resident Care Coordinator to bridge residents, families, and the care team, ensuring a safe, supportive living environment. You will help schedule, supervise staff, and support quality assisted living services across resident care areas.

Duties include solving resident concerns, coordinating with the team and external providers, assisting with medication administration, and stepping in for direct resident care when needed.