Memory Care Coordinator (LPN)

About the role

We offer a great FULL TIME benefits and perks package including:

• Short Term Disability (Guardian)
• Long Term Disability (Guardian)
• Life and AD&D (Guardian)
• Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program)
• Examples of Employee Assistance Program services: Emotional Support, Stress, Relationships, Addictions, Mental Illness, Anger, Loss, Depression, Time Management.
• Medical (BCBS)
• Dental (Guardian)
• Vision (Guardian VSP)
• Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian)
• Additional Voluntary AD&D (Guardian)
• Critical Illness (Guardian)
• Hospital Indemnity (Guardian)
• Accident (Guardian)
• Legal (Legal Shield)
• Identity Theft (All State)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Demand Pay Option
• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate a therapeutic program which meets spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of the resident
Asses resident characteristics (i.e., stages, sex, ethnic background, prior lifestyles, cognitive and functional abilities) 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
Assist in developing, implementing, and conducting in service training and education of care to all staff regarding memory care programs/activities working alongside the Director of Nursing and Life Enrichment Director
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
Market the program through involvement in community organizations and participates in the local Alzheimer’s and like associations
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
Assist with the resident’s admission to ensure a smooth transition
Assist with 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
Assist 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

LPN Required - Ohio License

Qualifications

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

Skills

Positive outlook
Work on a great team

Benefits

No waiting periods, no claim forms, no deductibles!

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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