Location: 1 AlmaVia of Camarillo 1 2500 N Ponderosa Drive 11 Camarillo CA 93010 1
This role pays between $74,547-$80,510 DOE. This role's schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.
Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults? AlmaVia of Camarillo is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community in the heart of Ventura County, part of the Transforming Age family. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents. Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do. We offer competitive pay and benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), PTO, and much more!
Memory Care Coordinator
- Provides direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and day-to-day direction to Memory Care Resident Assistants, caregivers, and other assigned Memory Care team members.
- Develops and maintains team member schedules to support adequate staffing, continuity of care, resident needs, and compliance with applicable requirements, and take appropriate action to support reliable coverage.
- Participates with the Executive Director in candidate interviews, selection decisions, onboarding, and orientation of new Memory Care team members.
- Assists the Executive Director with team member performance reviews by providing timely, objective, and job-related feedback regarding performance, attendance, training, resident care, teamwork, and adherence to organizational expectations.
- Facilitates regular team meetings, shift huddles, in-service training, and dementia care education.
- Promotes teamwork, accountability, effective communication, and consistent implementation of Memory Care standards.
- Serves as an accessible leadership resource for Memory Care team members while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Serves as a primary point of contact for routine questions related to Memory Care services, programming, resident adjustment, and neighborhood operations.
- Leads or participate in resident and family meetings, care conferences, support groups, educational events, and other communication opportunities.
- Provides education and resources to families regarding dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, communication approaches, behavioral expressions, transitions, and available support.
- Communicates significant concerns to the Executive Director, clinical leadership, or Human Resources, as appropriate.
- Maintains confidentiality and protects resident and team member information in accordance with applicable requirements and organizational policy.
- Reinforces person-directed dementia care practices through observation, modeling, coaching, and team discussion.
- Monitors completion of required dementia care training and communicate training needs or deficiencies to the Executive Director and appropriate community leaders.
- Identifies opportunities for additional education based on resident needs, observed practices, incidents, audit findings, and team member performance.
- Supports compliance with California Title 22 requirements applicable to Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly and residents living with dementia.
- Ensures Memory Care staffing practices, services, programming, documentation, and team member training align with applicable regulations and organizational standards.
- Participates in Memory Care audits, quality reviews, inspections, licensing visits, and survey-readiness activities.
- Reviews significant resident incidents, behavioral expressions, service concerns, grievances, and trends with the Executive Director and interdisciplinary team.
- Participates in community quality assurance, risk management, safety, and performance improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Ensures Memory Care team members follow infection prevention, emergency preparedness, resident rights, confidentiality, abuse-prevention, mandated-reporting, and safety requirements.
- Promotes the Mission, Vision, and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility and demonstrate commitment to Culture of Excellence and strategic goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to succeed
- Associates or higher in gerontology, social work, therapeutic recreation, psychology, healthcare administration, human services, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Minimum of two to three years of experience working in assisted living, Memory Care, long-term care, or another senior living or healthcare setting preferred.
- Previous experience supervising, scheduling, coaching, or leading team members in a dementia care setting preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s disease, resident engagement, and person-directed practices.
- Experience with resident assessments, service planning, documentation, staff training, or quality-improvement processes preferred.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within the timeframe established by the organization.
- Completion of all dementia-specific training required by California regulation and organizational policy.
- Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, behavioral expressions, person-directed care, and meaningful resident engagement.
- Ability to supervise, schedule, coach, train, and hold team members accountable while fostering a respectful and supportive work environment.
- Strong resident, family, and customer service skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, team members, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and external partners in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to observe changes in resident condition or behavior and communicate concerns promptly to appropriate clinical and community leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing circumstances, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of California Title 22 requirements applicable to RCFE operations and residents living with dementia.
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, scheduling applications, electronic documentation systems, HR systems, and other web-based business applications.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally, while maintaining clear responsibility for Memory Care neighborhood operations.
- Completion of a background check.
- Additional screenings (including fingerprint, TB, and other vaccinations, & physical) may be required per state/local guidelines.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record when driving is an assigned job responsibility.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, stoop, and move throughout the community for extended periods.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic systems.
- Ability to observe residents, team members, and environmental conditions.
- Ability to respond promptly to resident needs, incidents, and emergency situations.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull supplies or equipment within limits established by organizational policy.
- Ability to assist with resident care or emergency response when trained, authorized, and required by the circumstances.
Transforming Age is a leading nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of older adults by integrating housing, community services, technology, philanthropy, and partnerships.