Memory Care Coordinator

Morningside of Raleigh; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurances

Life and disability insurances

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Accident insurance policies

Job summary

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator for our community to design and implement engaging Memory Care programming, supporting residents with dementia in a safe, home-like environment.

This role partners with the Memory Care Director to educate staff, review resident preferences, coordinate service plans, and foster engagement with dining services and Alzheimer’s organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for residents with dementia.
• Ability to lead and educate care staff.
• Program development and scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs, schedules and facilitates Memory Care programming incorporating Life Skills and dementia-appropriate activities.
• Partners with the Memory Care Director to ensure a variety of activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved.
• Collaborates with the Memory Care Director to coordinate a comprehensive activity program for Memory Care residents.
• Provides ongoing in-service education to Memory Care staff related to disease processes and the population served.
• Reviews resident preferences and needs before move-in and educates Care Managers on them.
• Facilitates Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery and resident engagement.
• Acts as community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
• Collaborates with dining services to meet resident needs; participates in dining experience.
• Reports changes in resident condition to the nurse.

Skills

Dementia care

Leadership

Job description

Overview

TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than 30 communities located throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. TerraBella communities account for more than 2,200 units and span a full spectrum of senior living and care options, including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and available short-term Respite Care.

TerraBella is hiring a Memory Care Coordinator for our community. This position is responsible for program development and implementation within the Memory Care Program, providing physical and emotional support to Memory Care residents while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment.

Responsibilities

• Designs, schedules and facilitates Memory Care programming incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia-appropriate activities.
• Partners with the Memory Care Director to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities.
• Collaborates with the Memory Care Director to compile, coordinate and execute a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents.
• Provides ongoing in-service education to Memory Care staff related to disease processes and the population served.
• Prior to move-in, reviews the resident’s preferences and needs and educates Care Managers on them.
• Facilitates the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration and resident engagement in programming.
• Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
• Partners with dining services to meet individualized resident needs and preferences; participates in the dining experience.
• Understands resident changes in condition and reports to the nurse.
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization.
• Develops specific programming and approach mechanisms tailored to residents with Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementias.
• Creates a therapeutic environment focusing on first impressions and resident engagement.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• Strives for excellent quality care and service delivery.
• Develops and implements appropriate action plans to correct identified deficiencies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintains thorough working knowledge of current and evolving state laws, regulations, policies and procedures for residents and ensures compliance.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dementia care experience.
• One (1) year in a leadership role.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, TerraBella offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Life and disability insurances
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident insurance policies

EOE D/V