RAI Coordinator

Job Description

Mission:

Reporting to the Director of Care, the RAI-MDS Coordinator is responsible for supporting the longterm care home in the management and sustainability of RAI-MDS processes to ensure the validity

of clinical and quality outcomes that support the provision of care and services, in accordance with

best practice, interRAI and legislative requirements.

Key Outcomes:

• Living core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Adheres to organizational standards as they relate to continuous quality improvement and

through the provision of a holistic Resident centered, multidisciplinary care approach.

• Cultivates collaborative relationships with all staff, residents, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor RAI-MDS processes within the home according to organizational

policies and procedures, legislative requirements, standards of practice and inter-RAI

requirements (CIHI)

• Develop and maintain a current Resident assessment schedule and ensure it is accessible

to all RAI users.

• Maintain efficient processes for data collection to ensure a complete and accurate

assessment that supports an individualized and comprehensive Plan of Care.

• Facilitate RAI-MDS and application training (Point Click Care, Point of Care), provide

ongoing leadership and mentoring assisting with knowledge application to support data

accuracy and proficiency of all users.

• Implement processes that support identifying gaps/discrepancies and provide ongoing

education to reinforce knowledge, promote capacity and enhance staff competency.

• Monitor RAI-MDS assessments, resident assessment protocols/clinical assessment

protocols and care plan reviews for completion in accordance with required timelines.

• Monitor, analyze and evaluate generated outcomes to support continuous quality

improvement.

• Generate RAI-MDS output reports and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team,

facilitate their use in clinical and operational decision-making.

• Maintain ongoing review/audits of MDS assessment data elements and all resource

utilization groups for accuracy and optimization potential prior to quarterly submissions.

• Manages RAI-MDS submissions within required timelines, review CIHI reports and MDS

corrections and resubmissions when necessary.

• Manage and support all Relias LMS users in the home and ensure successful completion of

the annual competency evaluations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Role Profile Approved by: Date:

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Currently regulated or licensed health care practitioner.
• A minimum of three (3) years clinical, project leadership or management experience
• Demonstrated interest in the RAI Coordinator role and MDS program.
• Minimal 1-year experience in the RAI Coordinator role (preferred)
• Current knowledge of RAI-MDS 2.0 and experience in the use of Point Click Care system

and Point of Care is an asset.

• Thorough knowledge of LTC legislation, program standards, including documentation
• Demonstrated success leading new initiatives.
• Effective inter-departmental communication and leadership skills are necessary.
• Demonstration of well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with adult education strategies and facilitation.
• Previous experience presenting to groups.
• Well-organized, with excellent time management skills.
• The ability to work with and relate to interdisciplinary team members and other internal

stakeholders.

• Strong and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient computer skills
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Core Competencies:

• Accountability: Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to deliver high

quality, timely and cost-effective results.

• Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational aspects and implications that

are essential to achieve superior business results.

• Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals, and teams by

engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development. Building capability of self,

individuals, and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development.

• Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind to deliver the highest possible quality of

care, service, and choices.

• Execution Excellence: Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to

consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.

• Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops, and implements new and innovative solutions to

enhance opportunity, efficiency, and quality.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires and fosters a team environment and works

collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives.

Time Type:

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

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