Memory Care Coordinator (LPN)

Description

• Plan and coordinate a therapeutic program which meets spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of the resident
• Keep abreast of current research, new programs, and community resources which may benefit residents and families and makes referrals as appropriate to facilitate the resident’s use of resources, and to promote the resident’s increase level of social functioning
• 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
• Assist with the resident’s 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
• Refer the resident/resident’s 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
• Assist residents in the maintenance and adequate supply of personal clothing and other personal items
• 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
• In coordination with the nursing department and Director of Life Enrichment, perform a pre-admission assessment for each potential resident
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation that complies with state regulations and community policy
• Serve as a role model for staff regarding care of dementia resident
• Monitor daily functioning of the neighborhood to ensure continuity of, and appropriate changes in the program
• Work with management to develop and maintain written program objectives and procedures for implementation; method of evaluation
• 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.
• Participate in support groups at the direction of the Life Enrichment Director
• Market the program through involvement in community organizations and participates in the local Alzheimer’s and like associations

Requirements

• Background in nursing/ proving one on one care for seniors
• Must be an LPN
• 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
• Assistance with Adoption, Lawyers, Wills and Trusts and much more!
• 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
• Experience with Alzheimer’s and other dementia individuals
• Vision (Guardian VSP)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.

Benefits

• Work and Life Balance Specialists
• Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program)-for Employee, Spouse, Dependents, Parents, and Parents in Law.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) is optional if Medical is selected. Great tax benefit!
• MetLife Legal (Legal Shield)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Hospital Indemnity (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Medical (BCBS)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Short Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary!
• Resident Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Examples that are available for help: Emotional Support-Stress, Relationships, Addictions, Mental Illness, Anger, Loss, Depression, Time Management.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation from 90th Day of Employment
• On Demand Pay Option
• Long Term Disability (Guardian)-for employee only, benefit percentage 60% of salary!
• Dental (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Critical Illness (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• MetLife Pet Insurance
• Company Paid Benefits:
• Wide range of coverages for your fur babies!
• 401(k) with Matching (TransAmerica)
• Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian)-for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance