Memory Care Coordinator

TerraBella Thornblade • Greenville, SC

18h

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living proudly serves thousands of residents and families offering a full range of lifestyle and care options including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite. With a foundation rooted in purpose, hospitality, and connection, TerraBella fosters communities where both residents and Team Members thrive. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in America, TerraBella communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At TerraBella, culture, growth, and heart define who we are. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career. TerraBella is hiring a Memory Care Coordinator for our community TerraBella Thornblade his position is responsible for program development and implementation within the Memory Care Program. Responsible for providing physical and emotional support to each Memory Care resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.

Requirements

• One (1) year dementia care experience.
• One (1) year in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Designs, schedules and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Partners with the Memory Care Director to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities.
• Partners with the Memory Care Director in compiling, coordinating and executing a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents
• Provide ongoing in-service education to the Memory Care staff that is relative to the disease processes and population being served
• Prior to move-in, reviews the resident’s preferences and needs educating Care Managers of same.
• Facilitates the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration and resident engagement in programming.
• Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
• Partners with dining services to ensure meeting individualized resident needs and preferences; participates in dining experience.
• Understands resident changes in condition and reports to the nurse.
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization.
• Develops specific programming and approach mechanisms that are tailored to meet the needs of residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementia.
• Creates a therapeutic environment focusing on first impressions and resident engagement
• Strives for excellent quality care and service delivery.
• Develops and implements appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies and other regulatory compliance.
• Develops a thorough working knowledge of current and evolving state laws, regulations, policies and procedures dictated for residents and ensures compliance.

Benefits

• For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees