Memory Care Coordinator Licensed Practical Nurse position

About the role

The office manager at Danbury Senior Living is responsible for overseeing various administrative tasks and ensuring proper program implementation. This position requires a combination of business experience and specialized knowledge in memory care programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a therapeutic program addressing the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of residents.
• Assess resident characteristics and collaborate with other departments to plan and organize program content.
• Maintain continuity of the program and make appropriate changes as needed.
• Aid in the development, implementation, and conduct of in-service training and education for staff regarding memory care programs.
• Establish and maintain a sense of teamwork through effective communication, interaction, and team meetings.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and integrate them with other services.
• Assess the educational needs of staff and work with the Life Enrichment Director to ensure appropriate education is provided.
• Market the program through involvement in community organizations and participate in local Alzheimer's and related associations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation that complies with state regulations and community policy.
• Work with management to develop and maintain written program objectives and procedures for implementation; method of evaluation.
• Serve as a role model for staff regarding care of dementia residents.
• Perform a pre-admission assessment for each potential resident.
• Assist with the resident’s admission to ensure a smooth transition.
• Assist with the adjustment of the resident and family to the community; contact weekly for the first month post-admission.
• Keep abreast of current research, new programs, and community resources which may benefit residents and families and make referrals as appropriate.
• Refer the resident/resident’s sponsor to internal and external services as directed by the Director of Life Enrichment.

Requirements

• Must be an LPN.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s and other dementia individuals (Memory Care Experience).
• Two years of previous experience in programming: including but not limited to: POC (plan of care programs), scheduling staff, coordinating meetings with POAs and families, planning activities, and working with dementia residents in an assisted living environment.
• Preferred: Three to five years of experience.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, on-call rotation.

Skills

• Positive outlook.
• Teamwork.
• Effective communication.
• Knowledge of memory care programs.
• Ability to work with dementia residents.

Benefits and Perks

• Company-paid benefits: Short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D, health advocate, and employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits: Medical, HSA, dental, vision, additional voluntary life, additional voluntary AD&D, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and identity theft insurance.
• Additional perks: On-demand pay option, bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay and Schedule

Salary is commensurate with experience. No waiting periods, no claim forms, no deductibles for Metlife Legal and Pet Insurance. Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.