AlmaVia of Camarillo - Memory Care Coordinator

Transforming Age•Camarillo, CA

3d•$74,547 - $80,510•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Coordinator provides leadership and day-to-day direction for the Memory Care team at AlmaVia of Camarillo, an assisted living and memory care community. The role supports person-centered dementia care, resident and family engagement, staffing, team development, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and safe neighborhood operations. The position works with the Executive Director, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary team to promote resident well-being and the organization’s Culture of Excellence. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday. The role pays $74,547–$80,510, depending on experience (DOE).

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in gerontology, social work, therapeutic recreation, psychology, healthcare administration, human services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s disease, resident engagement, and person-directed practices.
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within the timeframe established by the organization.
Completion of dementia-specific training required by California regulation and organizational policy.
Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, behavioral expressions, person-directed care, and meaningful resident engagement.
Ability to supervise, schedule, coach, train, and hold team members accountable while fostering a respectful and supportive work environment.
Strong resident, family, and customer service skills.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, team members, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and external partners in a multicultural environment.
Ability to observe changes in resident condition or behavior and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate clinical and community leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing circumstances, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of California Title 22 requirements applicable to RCFE operations and residents living with dementia.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, scheduling applications, electronic documentation systems, HR systems, and other web-based business applications.
Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally while maintaining clear responsibility for Memory Care neighborhood operations.
Completion of a background check; additional screenings, including fingerprinting, TB, vaccinations, and physical examination, may be required under state or local guidelines.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record when driving is an assigned job responsibility.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, stoop, and move throughout the community for extended periods.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic systems, and to observe residents, team members, and environmental conditions.
Ability to respond promptly to resident needs, incidents, and emergency situations.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull supplies or equipment within limits established by organizational policy.
Ability to assist with resident care or emergency response when trained, authorized, and required by the circumstances.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of experience working in assisted living, Memory Care, long-term care, or another senior living or healthcare setting is preferred.
Previous experience supervising, scheduling, coaching, or leading team members in a dementia care setting is preferred.
Experience with resident assessments, service planning, documentation, staff training, or quality-improvement processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and day-to-day direction to Memory Care Resident Assistants, caregivers, and other assigned team members.
Develop and maintain team schedules to support staffing coverage, continuity of care, resident needs, and compliance; take appropriate action to support reliable coverage.
Participate with the Executive Director in interviews, selection decisions, onboarding, and orientation of new Memory Care team members.
Assist the Executive Director with performance reviews by providing timely, objective, job-related feedback on performance, attendance, training, resident care, teamwork, and adherence to organizational expectations.
Facilitate team meetings, shift huddles, in-service training, and dementia care education; promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and consistent implementation of Memory Care standards.
Serve as an accessible leadership resource and primary point of contact for routine questions about Memory Care services, programming, resident adjustment, and neighborhood operations, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Lead or participate in resident and family meetings, care conferences, support groups, educational events, and other communication opportunities.
Educate and provide resources to families about dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, communication approaches, behavioral expressions, transitions, and available support.
Communicate significant concerns to the Executive Director, clinical leadership, or Human Resources as appropriate, and protect resident and team member information.
Reinforce person-directed dementia care through observation, modeling, coaching, and team discussion.
Monitor completion of required dementia care training, communicate training deficiencies or needs, and identify further education opportunities based on resident needs, observations, incidents, audits, and team performance.
Support compliance with California Title 22 requirements applicable to Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly and residents living with dementia; ensure staffing practices, services, programming, documentation, and training align with regulations and organizational standards.
Participate in Memory Care audits, quality reviews, inspections, licensing visits, and survey-readiness activities.
Review significant resident incidents, behavioral expressions, service concerns, grievances, and trends with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary team.
Participate in quality assurance, risk management, safety, and performance-improvement initiatives as assigned.
Ensure Memory Care team members follow infection prevention, emergency preparedness, resident rights, confidentiality, abuse-prevention, mandated-reporting, and safety requirements.
Promote Transforming Age’s Mission, Vision, and Values, Culture of Excellence, and strategic goals; perform other duties as assigned.