MDS Assistant

Eagle Care • Beech Grove, IN

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About The Position

The MDS Assistant at Beech Grove Meadows plays a crucial role in providing compassionate care to residents in a senior living community. This position involves conducting assessments, advocating for residents, and participating in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to ensure the highest quality of care and well-being for residents. The MDS Assistant is integral to the care team, promoting individualized support and adhering to federal timelines for assessments and care planning.

Requirements

• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, preferably as a Registered Nurse.
• One to three years of experience in MDS knowledge and data entry in the long-term care industry.
• Two years of professional nursing experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative care, or geriatric nursing setting.
• Knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument, Interdisciplinary Care planning process, and Minimum Data Set 2.0.
• Familiarity with OBRA regulations and current state reimbursement guidelines.
• Knowledge of current laws and regulations influencing care and services in nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and compassion to residents, making a difference in their lives.
• Complete timely, accurate, and complete assessments using RAI tools.
• Act as a resident advocate by facilitating family and resident participation in care plan meetings.
• Follow a cyclical schedule related to RAI and care planning processes, ensuring adherence to federal timelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and conferences with Social Services, family members, and residents.

Benefits

• Top competitive market wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Access to earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative employee referral bonus program
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees