Memory Care Coordinator

Cardinal Senior Living LLC • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and supporting residents with memory related conditions in a senior living community. This role involves working with residents who require assistance with day-to-day living, developing and coordinating memory care programs, assessing resident needs, creating individualized care plans, training staff, communicating with families, monitoring resident well-being, and ensuring a safe environment. The coordinator also maintains compliance with regulations, establishes a positive environment, manages Care Aides, participates in resident assessments, reports any signs of abuse or neglect, and implements Electronic Health Record systems. Additionally, they may be part of an on-call rotation and serve as the primary scheduler for the nursing department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to walk continuously, bend frequently, and sit occasionally
• Ability to complete and maintain documentation regarding a resident’s status
• Ability to operate computer systems and phone systems.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years experience working in a senior living community preferred
• 1-2 years experience working as a care giver, proving care and/or passing medications preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with Residents who require assistance with day-to-day living and overseeing the smooth operations of the department.
• Develops and coordinates memory care programs that promote engagement, safety, and quality of life.
• Assessing resident's needs and helping create individualized care plans.
• Training and supporting staff on dementia care best practices and behavior management techniques.
• Communicating with families about their loved one's condition, care, and progress.
• Monitoring resident well-being and work with caregivers and other healthcare professionals to address change in condition.
• Ensure a safe environment for residents who may wander, become confused, or have behaviorial challenges.
• Maintaining compliance with any federal, state, or local regulations and community policies.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, co-workers, families, and facility guests.
• Assures a welcoming process occurs for all new residents and co-workers.
• Manages Care Aides. Interviews, hires, orients, coaches, counsels, and evaluates Care Aides with guidance from DOW.
• Completes job performance evaluations for Care Aides with guidance of the DOW.
• Performs assessment evaluation for prospective residents with the DOW.
• Works in partnership with the Executive Director, DOW, and Admissions Coordinator to assign residents an appropriate level of care.
• Observes any signs of resident abuse or neglect. Takes immediate action to prevent harm and takes immediate action to prevent harm and report incidents according to Company policy.
• Implementation and training in Electronic Health Record system
• May be required to be part of an on-call rotation for nursing department per the discretion of the Executive Director.
• Primary scheduler for the nursing department.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate
• Maintains safety and health rules by participating in training along with implementing and following protocols related to OSHA & CDC regulations and Cardinal Senior Management Standards as required
• Promotes and encourages individualized resident independence while maintaining resident dignity, individuality, confidentiality and following infection control policies.
• Works as a member of a team to provide essential nursing services and uses effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with a yearly performance merit program
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, etc.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED