Memory Care Coordinator

DePaul•City of North Tonawanda, NY

5d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Wheatfield Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community is hiring a full-time Memory Care Coordinator. The pay range for this opportunity is $23.00 - 23.60 per hour. DePaul offers a supportive work environment, values diversity, and provides opportunities for professional development and career advancement, along with excellent benefits and competitive wages.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED
3 years’ experience as a supervisor, working with the elderly, preferably with those that have dementia diagnosis.
Well developed organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with inspectors, monitoring, and licensing agencies.
Must have the required annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing and annual Health Assessment completed.
Must have the required references and criminal record check.
Must have a valid New York State driver’s license that meets agency’s clean driving record policy.

Responsibilities

Respects and maintains resident rights and confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude toward all residents, staff, guests, and service providers.
Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Medication Coordinator as assigned.
Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Supervisor as assigned.
Assists in recruiting, screening, and interviewing resident care staff. Assists with the orientation for new resident care employees.
Assists in conducting in-service education and training programs for staff on a monthly basis.
Attends and participates in staff and team meetings.
Makes recommendations for assignments and promotions. Participates in coaching, corrective, and disciplinary personnel plans.
Assists with the development of all staffing schedules for the Resident / Memory Care Department.
Completes rounds daily, make recommendations for daily resident care assignments and ensures follow-through of resident care staff. Provides assistance to resident care staff when necessary.
Assists the Resident Care Director to ensure that all policies, procedures, and Department of Health regulations are adhered to in the department.
Consults with the Resident Care Director as needed concerning resident care and personnel concerns.
Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of residents as needed.
Performs other duties as needed or requested by the Director and / or Administrator.