Memory Care Coordinator Licensed Practical Nurse position

At Danbury, you dont just clock in at a job. You walk in the door to a work family who wants to make the day count. We truly believe our employees and residents are a family that comes together to enjoy the good things in life, including one another. When our employees feel special, so do our residents. Thats the Danbury Difference

We offer a great FULL TIME benefits and perks package!

Company Paid Benefits:

Short Term Disability
(Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage
60% of salary!

Long Term Disability
(Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage
60% of salary!

Life and AD&D
(Guardian)

Health Advocate
(Employee Assistance Program)-for Employee, Spouse, Dependents, Parents, and Parents in Law.

Examples that are available for help: Emotional Support-Stress, Realtionships, Addictions, Mental Illness, Anger, Loss, Depression, Time Management.

Work and Life Balance Specialists

Employee Optional Benefits:

Medical
(BCBS)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

HSA (Health Savings Account) is optional if Medical is selected.
Great tax benefit!

Dental
(Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

Vision
(Guardian VSP)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

Additional Voluntary Life
(Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

Additional Voluntary AD&D
(Guardian)

Critical Illness
(Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

Hospital Indemnity
(Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

Accident
(Guardian)

Metlife
Legal
(Legal Shield)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

Assistance with Adoption, Lawyers, Wills and Trusts and much more!

No waiting periods, no claim forms, no deductibles!

Metlife
Pet Insurance

Wide range of coverages for your fur babies!

All dog and cat breeds are covered.

I
dentity Theft
(All State)

401(k)
with Matching (TransAmerica)

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks

Vacation
from 90th Day of Employment

On Demand Pay Option

Bonuses

Employee Referral
Bonus Opportunities

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

As a member of the community leadership team, this person must have business experience to direct and manage the overall administrative activities: reception and secretarial, recordkeeping, and human resources at the community level to assure that proper administrative procedures are maintained. The office manager interacts with residents and their sponsors in financial matters as well.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

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 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 Alzheimers and like 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 resident

In coordination with the nursing department and Director of Life Enrichment, perform a pre-admission assessment for each potential resident

Assist with the residents 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 residents use of resources, and to promote the residents increase level of social functioning

Assist residents in the maintenance and adequate supply of personal clothing and other personal items

Refer the resident/residents 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

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Must be an LPN

Experience with Alzheimers and other dementia individuals (Memory Care Experience)

Required: 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

Preferred: 3-5 years of experience

Background in nursing/ proving one on one care for seniors

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

If you have a positive outlook and would like to work on a great team then we want to hear from you!

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

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