MEMORY CARE COORDINATOR

Memory Care CoordinatorAt Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers. If you are looking to serve and make a positive difference in someone's life — and light the way in senior care — you may be a fit for our committed, professional team.Priority Life Care is also a designated "Great Place to Work"! When you choose to work at PLC, we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization. Join our team today and love what you do!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 PTOExceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" programA full range of health plans - including vision and dentalSwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no costSpecial pay rates on holidays$10,000 Company-paid Life InsuranceVoluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical IllnessConfidential Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement savings plansFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee referral bonusesOn-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year AwardESSENTIAL 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 teamDefines and maintains the standards of the Memory Care unitMonitors all aspects of patient care and conditionsUnderstands and reviews the facility's Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety GuidelineAssists with the admission of new residentsReviews care plans daily to ensure provision of appropriate careOversees the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to care plans and physician directionsRequired to be "on-call" as needed by facilityPerform general office functions related to the EHR systemOversees staff working in the Memory Care UnitIdentifies staff development and provides training to staff working in the Memory Care unitIn collaboration with the DON, evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniquesConducts in-service training and education programs for staff as needed and as related to Memory CareUnit Management/OtherOversees the cleanliness & maintenance of the community and memory care unitComplies with the requirements of procedures for safe lifting and/or transfer of residents per established policies and proceduresFollows infection control guidelines and universal precautionsReports all hazardous conditions and equipment immediatelyMaintains confidentiality of all resident information and ensures resident privacyPromotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residentsConfers with management and staff to discuss and resolve resident complaintsRelates to residents, family members, public and professionals appropriatelyReports any issues or problems that may arise to the AdministratorComplies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standardsEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor's Degree, a plusLPN certification strongly preferred, Medication Tech Certification (or equivalent) requiredBasic knowledge of and experience working with Alzheimer's disease and related dementiaCertified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) preferred2-3 years of gerontological and care-giving experienceMust have a clean driving record and be able to drive a large resident passenger vehicle, as directedPriority 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.$56000 / year