Memory Care Coordinator Jobs

Mallard Ridge Assisted Living, a community of Navion Senior Living, is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator (LPN or Med Tech) to join its rapidly growing team. Our Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for shared management of 18 beds in memory care. Assist in maintaining a resident's health and well-being in a home-like safe environment. We are looking for an experienced, energetic, take-charge leader who will ensure that our residents are engaged each and every day.

Responsibilities

• Schedule tests ordered by the physician, assist residents in scheduling medical appointments and transportation
• Provide direct resident services and medication management when needed
• Demonstrate competency in all areas of medication administration
• Maintain current knowledge of state regulations and community policies
• Maintain accurate and complete resident documentation
• Assist with orientation and education of resident care staff
• Responsible for ensuring that personalized Memory Boxes are in place for each resident
• Conduct/coordinate departmental meetings/trainings sessions
• Demonstrate courteous, polite and friendly attitude with residents, families, visitors and co-workers
• Demonstrate ability to manage and respond appropriately to resident behaviors
• Maintain current knowledge of the community’s fire safety procedures, including the correct use of the fire alarm system
• Responsible for the development of programming that meets the specific needs and abilities of residents residing in Memory Care
• Coordinates and monitors the completion of daily assignments
• Responsible for the completion/updating of resident service plans to reflect the specific needs/abilities of each resident
• Able to follow the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency
• Communicate with physicians/other health care providers regarding the residents health status when appropriate
• Works with Activities Coordinator to provide supervision and support for activities and outings
• Responsible for the evaluation and discipline of resident care staff
• Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of resident care staff
• Address resident/family complaints related to non-clinical issues

Requirements

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
• Aptitude and previous experience with Alzheimer’s and memory impaired residents
• Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial. safety or health threat to self or others
• Experience or training in an equivalent setting preferred
• MedTech certification required if not LPN
• General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors
• Ability to manage team processes and promote a team environment

Benefits

• PTO for full time positions
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

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