Memory Care Coordinator

Role Summary

As a member of the community leadership team, the Office Manager (LPN) directs and manages overall administrative activities, including reception, secretarial tasks, recordkeeping, and human resources at the community level. The office manager interacts with residents and their sponsors in financial matters and works closely with nursing and enrichment directors to coordinate the therapeutic program for residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a therapeutic program that meets the spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of the resident.
• Assess resident characteristics (e.g., stage, sex, ethnic background, prior lifestyles, cognitive and functional abilities) and, with other departments, plan and organize 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 for all staff regarding memory care programs and activities in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Life Enrichment Director.
• Establish and maintain teamwork through effective communication, interaction, and team meetings; develop cooperative relationships and consult with staff regarding program integration with other services.
• Participate in support groups at the direction of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Assess the educational needs of staff regarding program and dementia‑specific knowledge and coordinate appropriate education.
• Market the program through involvement in community organizations and participation 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 and evaluation.
• Serve as a role model for staff regarding care of dementia residents.
• 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; contact weekly for the first month post‑admission.
• Stay abreast of current research, new programs, and community resources that may benefit residents and families, making referrals as appropriate.
• Assist residents in maintaining adequate supply of personal clothing and other personal items.
• Refer residents or their sponsors to internal and external services available to the Director of Life Enrichment.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report any suspected or known violations to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• LPN credential.
• Experience working with Alzheimer’s and other dementia individuals.
• At least two years of experience in programming, including planning of care programs, scheduling staff, coordinating meetings with POAs and families, and planning activities for dementia residents in an assisted living environment.
• Background in nursing with one‑on‑one care for seniors.
• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Company Paid Benefits:
  • Short Term Disability (Guardian) – employee only, 60% of salary.
  • Long Term Disability (Guardian) – employee only, 60% of salary.
  • Life and AD&D (Guardian).
  • Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program) – Employee, Spouse, Dependents, Parents, and Parents in Law (includes emotional support, stress, relationships, addictions, mental illness, anger, loss, depression, time management).
  • Work and Life Balance Specialists.
• Employee Optional Benefits:
  • Medical (BCBS) – Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) – optional if Medical selected.
  • Dental (Guardian) – Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Vision (Guardian VSP) – Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian) – Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Additional Voluntary AD&D (Guardian).
  • Critical Illness (Guardian) – Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Hospital Indemnity (Guardian) – Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Accident (Guardian).
  • MetLife Legal (Legal Shield) – Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents (adoption, lawyers, wills, and trusts).
  • MetLife Pet Insurance – coverage for dog and cat breeds.
  • Identity Theft (All State).
  • 401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
• Perks:
  • Vacation after 90 days of employment.
  • On‑Demand Pay Option.
• Bonuses:
  • Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities.

Danbury Employees are not mandated to have the COVID‑19 vaccine.

Danbury Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non‑job‑related handicap or disability.