Memory Care Coordinator

About the role

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator for their community, Gardens of Gainesville. This position is responsible for program development and implementation within the Memory Care Program, providing physical and emotional support to residents.

Responsibilities

• Designs, schedules, and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Pairs 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.
• Pairs 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.
• Strives for excellent quality care and service delivery.
• Develops and implements appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies and other regulatory compliance.
• Develops a thorough working knowledge of current and evolving state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures dictated for residents and ensures compliance.

Qualifications

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

Why Join Us

At Discovery Senior Living, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of teamwork, integrity, performance, accountability, compassion, hard work, and creativity. We strive to provide a supportive environment where team members can grow and thrive, and we are committed to ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality of care.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• A 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Wellness-related benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

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Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Employment in Florida

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.