Memory Care Coordinator (Assisted Living)

About the role

The office manager at Danbury is responsible for directing and managing the administrative activities of the community, including reception and secretarial, recordkeeping, and human resources.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a therapeutic program which meets spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of the resident
• Asses resident characteristics and, in conjunction with other departments, plans and organizes program content
• Monitor daily functioning of the neighborhood to ensure continuity of, and appropriate changes in the program
• Auxiliary in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training and education of care to all staff regarding memory care programs/activities
• Establish and maintain a sense of teamwork through effective communications, interaction, and team meetings
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships; inform and consult with staff regarding program and integrate with other services
• Assess the educational needs of staff regarding program and dementia-specific knowledge and works with the Life Enrichment Director to ensure appropriate education is provided
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation that complies with state regulations and community policy
• Serve as a role model for staff regarding care of dementia resident
• In coordination with the nursing department and Director of Life Enrichment, perform a pre-admission assessment for each potential resident
• Aid in the resident’s admission to ensure a smooth transition
• Aid in the adjustment of the resident and family to the community; contacts weekly for the first month post-admission
• Keep abreast of current research, new programs, and community resources which may benefit residents and families and makes referrals as appropriate to facilitate the resident’s use of resources, and to promote the resident’s increase level of social functioning
• Aid residents in the maintenance and adequate supply of personal clothing and other personal items
• Refer the resident/resident’s sponsor internal and external services that are available to the Director of Life Enrichment
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director

Requirements

• Must be an LPN
• Experience with Alzheimer’s and other dementia individuals
• Two years of previous experience in programming: including but not limited to: POC (plan of care programs, scheduling staff, coordinating meeting with POAs and families, planning activities and working with dementia residents in an assisted living environment)
• Background in nursing/ providing one on one care for seniors
• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Qualifications

• Preferred skills and qualifications include a positive outlook and a desire to work on a great team