MDS Specialist

Job Description

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction. Assists the Director of MDS in the development, completion and transmission of the resident assessment in accordance with the state requirements and policies and goals of the facility. Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior. Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results. Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times. Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room. Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures. Participates in development and completion of preliminary and comprehensive resident assessment (MDS) and Care Plan in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers and Plan of Care. Ensures that care plan includes measurable objectives and timetables to meet resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs, that appropriate health professionals are involved in assessment, and that schedule of activities is developed as required.