Memory Care Coordinator

Compass Senior Living; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time from day one

401(k) with employer match after one 


Wellness resources with discounts

Early access pay options

Career growth through training andMent

Medical, Dental, Vision, and voluntary

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Compass Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator to lead memory care programming and staff development in our Mount Vernon community. You will mentor care partners, coordinate Life Enrichment activities, and support service plans for each elder.

You will collaborate with the Wellness Team and Leadership to ensure high-quality care, maintain resident records, and foster family engagement through councils and education sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a high-functioning, empowered team.
• Compassion and collaboration with elders and families.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates caregiver staff to ensure residents' quality of care.
• Plans and assigns tasks with Wellness Team and Administrator for Care Partners.
• Monitors day-to-day work, mentors staff, and reinforces standards.
• Oversees housekeeping coordination with the housekeeping department.
• Performs medication aide duties when needed and maintains resident charts.
• Manages service plan processes, and schedules quarterly meetings with elders and families.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Customer service

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Health compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Job description

MEMORY CARE COORDINATOR-

join us to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

What You’ll Do

The Memory Care Coordinator is a key member of the leadership team. This person monitors, trains, and coordinates the memory care community's programming, staffing, and care services. Responsibilities include the coordination of Life Enrichment activities and training, assisting the Health Services Coordinator with assessments and service plans for each elder; Collaborating with the Life Enrichment coordinator regarding activities; facilitating a monthly family/resident council; and hosting a monthly Alzheimer’s support group or Lunch and Learn for families within the community, and in the greater community.

As a Memory Coordinator, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations:

• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and evaluates caregiver staff to ensure residents' highest quality of care.
• Works directly with the Wellness Team and Administrator to plan and assign work duties and assignments for the Care Partners.
• Monitors the day-to-day work provided by the Care Partners, supervising, mentoring, suggesting, and educating the staff on proper work standards.
• Monitors and coordinates the housekeeping duties with the housekeeping department.
• Perform the duties of a medication aide or Care Partner when needed.
• Completes initial paperwork on all new residents and routinely audits elder charts to ensure paperwork is complete and filed correctly.
• Monitors and implements the service plan process, including the interim service plan. This includes updating service plans on a routine and timely basis and scheduling and facilitating service plan meetings quarterly with elders, team members, and families.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in a related field preferred
• You will bring the desire and talent to work with a high-functioning, empowered team.
• You will bring compassion, kindness, and collaboration skills to work with elders and their families.
• You will bring computer literacy and proficiency in learning specified online programs.
• You will bring your organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a team environment.
• You will bring your ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be goal-directed.
• You will bring your ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• You will be able to deal with difficult, sensitive, and confidential issues.
• You will bring good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• You will meet all health requirements as specified by state and/or federal regulations.
• You will be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You will pass a criminal background check.

What We Offer

Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status:

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.

Additional benefits for full-time team members

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options
• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
• Education reimbursement program.
• salary starting at $57,000 annually.

If you are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun and think you would be a good fit for our organization,