Memory Care Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Designs, schedules and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Partners with the Memory Care Director to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities.
• Partners with the Memory Care Director in compiling, coordinating and executing a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents.
• Provides ongoing in-service education to the Memory Care staff that is relative to the disease processes and population being served.
• Prior to move-in, reviews the resident’s preferences and needs educating Care Managers of same.
• Facilitates the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration and resident engagement in programming.
• Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
• Partners with dining services to ensure meeting individualized resident needs and preferences; participates in dining experience.
• Understands resident changes in condition and reports to the nurse.
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization.
• Develops specific programming and approach mechanisms that are tailored to meet the needs of residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementia.
• Creates a therapeutic environment focusing on first impressions and resident engagement.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dementia care experience.
• One (1) year in a leadership role.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, TerraBella offers a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EEO

TerraBella is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.