Memory Care Coordinator

Memory Care Coordinator

Salary: Starting at $58k

mminutolo@cslal.com

Are you a compassionate and caring person with a genuine interest in working with seniors? Are you looking for a stimulating position that enables you to use your creative skills in a professional and respectful work environment? The Chelsea in Sparta (Nominated for 2024 Workplace of the Year award by the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce) is hiring a Memory Care Coordinator for our Country Cottage Memory Care community. This position works closely with the senior population, specifically residents in our memory care unit who have Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, assisting in creating and implementing recreation programs that spiritually, cognitively and physically stimulate the residents. Please send your resume to: mminutolo@cslal.com EOE

Salary: Starting at $58k

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 9am-5pm

Benefits:

· Paid Vacation

· Family and Medical Leave

· Life Insurance

· Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

· 401 K with Employer Contribution

· Career Mobility Opportunities

· Paid Training (on-line and hands-on)

· Tuition Reimbursement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resident Lifestyle requirements:

· Develop weekly calendar of events in coordination with the Assisted Living Lifestyle Director and Crossings Program Coordinator assuring programming that is physically, cognitively, socially and spiritually stimulating, addresses gross and fine motor activity, including humor and memory.

· Engage residents directly in programming throughout the day.

· Design and execute parallel programming to meet the varying needs of residents at different levels of cognitive ability.

· Drive the bus for Cottage resident trips as needed.

· Attend daily staff stand-up and Department Head meetings.

· Conducting periodic apartment checks.

Documentation requirements:

· Update resident profiles, daily assignments, laundry and bathing schedule for all residents residing in the Country Cottage as needed.

· Monitor Early Sense

· Ensure Resident demographic information in electronic records is current and accurate. Update as needed.

Resident Care requirements

· Assists the Health Services Director by supervising Resident Associates in the Country Cottage to assure a high level of resident hygiene and safety.

· Communicates to Health Services Director any Resident status change.

· Attends Resident care conferences including meetings with Hospice team.

· Ensures Resident Diet Board information is current and accurate.

· Ensures Residents’ clothing and personal items are labeled.

· Assists with serving meals.

· Assists with personal care on as needed basis.

· Assists with housekeeping concerns as needed.

· Completes monthly wellness checks and oversees weekly weight on all Country Cottage residents.

· Oversees Residents’ personal care products: notifies families when resident supplies are low or orders such supplies from vendors.

Staff Supervision:

· Participates in Manager On Duty Rotation.

· Hold staff meetings with Country Cottage staff regularly and on an as needed basis.

· Sets, maintains and communicates standards of performance to staff.

· Covers staff shortages and completes duties in their absence.

· Provides input to employee evaluation.

· Reviews and submits bi-weekly Recreation Assistants payroll to Business Office Manager on a timely basis.

· Encourages staff participation in Resident activities.

· Interviews, hires, and trains memory care activities staff. Oversees day-to day activities and activities staff schedules.

· Provides appropriate disciplinary action as needed to Resident Attendants in collaboration with the Health Services Director.

Family Member responsibilities:

· Develops and maintains excellent relationships with resident family members.

· Writes and distributes monthly “Cottage Chronicle” newspaper to family members.

· Participates in family meetings and events.

· Facilitates monthly support group meetings.

· Responsible for keeping family members informed of changes, events, or general information through periodic communication.

· Assists Executive Director and Health Services Director in addressing family concerns or questions as appropriate.

General Responsibilities:

· Participates in ongoing process of Quality Improvement to evaluate and improve upon services and standards.

· Attends management/supervisory meetings as required.

· Participates as a member of the Safety Committee

· Maintains confidentiality of residents’ information and the Residence.

· Ensures excellent communication exchange with outside vendors.

· Performs any and all duties as assigned. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person