InterRAI Lead

• Knowledge and experience with adult education and facilitation
• Demonstrated leadership skills, providing advice, direction and training related to the InterRAI program
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proven time management skills
• Aptitude for detail orientated work
• Ability to recognize and respond to any change in resident condition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence, motivate, provide training, using flexible communication styles and to ensure suitable agreement, decisions are reached.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, co-workers, and the general public
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to liaise with team members to coordinate assessment schedules
• Demonstrated success leading new initiatives
• Ability and willingness to attend workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Technology Aptitude:
  • Demonstrated proficient computer skills to perform tasks on various technological devices and programs (i.e., PCC, POC, CIHI) while adhering to cybersecurity and an awareness of best practices
  • Demonstrated knowledge with computers, printers, internet, apps, and e-mail

Machines Operated include but are not limited to:

• Computer and tablet
• Photocopy and fax machine
• Telephone, including portable phones
• Medical equipment
• Wheelchairs (including motorized)
• Mechanical lifts and tubs
• Electric Beds
• Medication and Treatment Carts

• interRAI Processes
  • Plan, organize, and oversee the completion of RAI/MDS assessments for all residents within established timelines.
  • Ensure MDS assessments, resident assessments, and plan of care reviews are completed in accordance with CIHI guidelines and MLTC legislation.
  • Generate required and relevant reports to facilitate in clinical and operational decision making.
  • Regularly communicate with the leadership team and all RAI users across all shifts.
  • Participate in orientation of new RN’s, RPN’s, PSW’s and other staff in the interRAI program.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Program Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Maintain and routinely evaluate the current data submission processes.
  • Assist RAI users to correctly code MDS assessments and provides support for validation of coding.
  • Ensure resident assessment schedules are developed, completed, and accessible to all RAI users.
  • Monitor and coach all RAI users across all shifts.
  • Co-ordinate processes that ensure data accuracy, efficient data collection, assessment completion, and data utilization.
  • Complete and analyze monthly/quarterly/yearly audits and indicators; identifying and creating corrective actions.
  • Complete POC documentation audits and provide education to staff on POC and PCC applications across all shifts.
• Health & Safety
  • Maintain any equipment used in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to infection prevention and control practices as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
  • Ensure the Residents’ comfort and safety through compliance with current health and safety regulations and Ministry of Long Term Care standards.
  • Report any and all abuse immediately to the Charge Nurse in the Home, Director of Nursing, and Administrator.
  • Complete accident/incident report forms, as well as Critical Incidents.

All Haldimand County employees are expected to:

• Work safely and respect others in the workplace.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work within policies and procedures determined by Haldimand County and/or legislation relative to the function.