Memory Care Coordinator (Full-Time) - Forest Ridge

Navion Senior Solutions•Beaver Creek, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Ridge Assisted Living, a community of Navion Senior Living, is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator (Med Tech) to join its rapidly growing team. Our Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of 12 apartments. Assist in maintaining a resident's health and well-being in a home-like safe environment. We are looking for an experienced, energetic, take-charge leader who will ensure that our residents are engaged each and every day. This is a Full-Time opportunity to join a great team and make a difference in the lives of others! Must be available to work holidays and weekends! Forest Ridge Assisted Living has partnered with Tapcheck, revolutionizing the way team members get paid! Join our amazing team and be part of a groundbreaking mobile app that allows team members to access their earned wages instantly. Say goodbye to waiting for payday and the stress of financial instability. With Tapcheck, we believe in empowering team members and giving them more control over their finances. With our innovative technology and user-friendly interface, we are reshaping the world of payroll!

Requirements

Experience or training in an equivalent setting preferred.
MedTech certification
General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
Aptitude and previous experience with Alzheimer’s and memory impaired residents.
Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial. safety or health threat to self or others.
Ability to manage team processes and promote a team environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct resident services and medication management when needed.
Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of resident care staff.
Coordinates and monitors the completion of daily assignments.
Responsible for the development of programming that meets the specific needs and abilities of residents residing in Memory Care.
Responsible for ensuring that personalized Memory Boxes are in place for each resident.
Works with Activities Coordinator to provide supervision and support for activities and outings.
Responsible for the completion/updating of resident service plans to reflect the specific needs/abilities of each resident.
Demonstrate ability to manage and respond appropriately to resident behaviors.
Communicate with physicians/other health care providers regarding the resident's health status when appropriate.
Maintain accurate and complete resident documentation.
Schedule tests ordered by the physician, assist residents in scheduling medical appointments and transportation.
Demonstrate competency in all areas of medication administration.
Maintain current knowledge of state regulations and community policies.
Assist with orientation and education of resident care staff.
Responsible for the evaluation and discipline of resident care staff.
Maintain current knowledge of the community’s fire safety procedures, including the correct use of the fire alarm system.
Able to follow the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Conduct/coordinate departmental meetings/trainings sessions.
Address resident/family complaints related to non-clinical issues.
Demonstrate courteous, polite and friendly attitude with residents, families, visitors and co-workers.