MEMORY CARE COORDINATOR

Memory Care Coordinator

At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.

Memory Care Coordinator, primary duties:

Manage the overall operation of the Memory Care Unit in accordance with resident needs, government regulations and company policies and procedures. Under the supervision of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, the MCC is responsible for hiring, training, developing, evaluating and supervising the memory care unit staff on all shifts; scheduling; and personnel problem solving.

To our staff, we provide:

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
• A full range of health plans - including vision and dental
• SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost
• Special pay rates on holidays
• $10,000 Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
• Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Serves the residents as a member of the direct care team

• Defines and maintains the standards of the Memory Care unit
• Monitors all aspects of patient care and conditions
• Understands and reviews the facility's Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guideline
• Assists with the admission of new residents
• Reviews care plans daily to ensure provision of appropriate care
• Oversees the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to care plans and physician directions
• Required to be "on-call" as needed by facility
• Perform general office functions related to the EHR system

Oversees staff working in the Memory Care Unit

• Identifies staff development and provides training to staff working in the Memory Care unit
• In collaboration with the DON, evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques
• Conducts in-service training and education programs for staff as needed and as related to Memory Care

Unit Management/Other

• Oversees the cleanliness & maintenance of the community and memory care unit
• Complies with the requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or transfer of residents per established policies and procedures
• Follows infection control guidelines and universal precautions
• Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment immediately
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information and ensures resident privacy
• Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents
• Confers with management and staff to discuss and resolve resident complaints
• Relates to residents, family members, public and professionals appropriately
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Administrator
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor's Degree, a plus
• LPN certification strongly preferred, Medication Tech Certification (or equivalent) required
• Basic knowledge of and experience working with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia
• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) preferred
• 2-3 years of gerontological and care-giving experience
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a large resident passenger vehicle, as directed

Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.