Memory Care Coordinator

About the role

Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Orem, UT is seeking a CNA to serve as a Memory Care Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with seniors and a desire to lead a team of caregivers in providing the best possible care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. The Memory Care Coordinator leads a whole‑living approach to dementia care in the community, partnering with residents to care with them rather than for them, encouraging each resident to reach their highest potential physically, cognitively, socially, emotionally and spiritually, and ensuring maximized independence by creating an engaging and dignified environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all team members, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• Understand and ensure compliance with all state regulations concerning the memory care department.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, motivate, and retain memory care staff.
• Coordinate departmental schedule to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, and resident needs.
• Communicate effectively and display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, visitors, co‑workers, and supervisors.
• Support resident participation in activities and ensure an engaging, dynamic activities program is executed daily.
• Support resident participation in dining and collaborate with the Culinary team to meet nutrition needs and maintain a positive culinary experience.
• Provide input to the Health Services Director regarding memory‑care resident pre‑admission assessments and reassessments.
• Assist the Health Services Director in coordinating incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care for residents and arrange resident escorts as needed.
• Partner with community healthcare professionals—including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies—on resident care needs as required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Prefer two (2) years of experience working in memory care.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience supervising and managing employees.
• Preferred CNA license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, training, and growth opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous employee referral bonus program