Memory Care Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Memory Care Coordinator

Broadview Heights - Danbury Senior Living

LPN Required

Required Experience for Memory Care Coordinator:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) registered within the State required. Assisted Living/Memory Care experience preferred. Prior supervisory experience required.
• Ability to obtain Certified Dementia Practitioner certification upon hire.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Proven organization and communication skills
• Ability to work successfully through complex situations (ability to problem solve)

Accountabilities for Memory Care Coordinator:

• Lead, manage, and overall accountability for your team and their performance.
• Evaluations and Care Conferences for Memory Care: Responsible for ensuring right care, at the right price with the right staff.
• Oversee elements of Connection Points including but not limited to the functions of: Clinical, Life Enrichment, Culinary, and Settings.
• Train on Dementia related topics
• Host Memory Care support groups and Family Nights
• Employee Connection: Lead to Employee First by setting clear expectations, giving and receiving regular and honest feedback, and growing and recognizing your staff
• Resident & Family Care: Oversee and provide care for our residents and communicate clearly and regularly with their families where appropriate
• 1440 Care Standard Accountability: Understanding and leading to our 1440 care standards

Other Key Responsibilities for Memory Care Coordinator:

• Perform admission and ongoing evaluations of residents quarterly, upon return from Hospital or skilled environment, or change of condition (initiate care conference) and use this information to set measurable goals and outcomes for residents that meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
• Obtain written orders for any necessary changes to care plan.
• Verification of MARS/TARS and communicate with pharmacy to assure accuracy of medication & treatment administration.
• Reviews occurrence reports submitted by staff members to determine if an assessment/care conference needs to be performed on an existing resident & address any personnel issues which are identified.
• Schedule educational sessions relating to health for all residents.
• Communication of all emergency policies and provision of updated information to staff.
• Work toward continual improvement of the overall organization.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including on call, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned

We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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