Memory Care Support Specialist

American Senior Communities LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Team culture

Job summary

American Senior Communities LLC is seeking a Memory Care Support Specialist for Meadow Lakes. This role develops and coordinates person-centered programming for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to promote meaningful engagement and educate staff.

The position emphasizes compassionate, resident-centered care, collaboration with nursing, therapy, and social services, and adherence to Memory Care Program standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in social work, therapeutic recreation, psychology, human services, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Experience with residents with Alzheimer's/dementia in long-term care required.
• Certification in dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and supports person-centered programming for residents with Alzheimer's/dementia.
• Partners with interdisciplinary teams to promote engagement and educate staff.
• Upholds the philosophies and standards of the Memory Care Program.
• Collaborates with nursing, therapy, social services and activities to promote resident care.
• Promotes resident quality of life and meaningful engagement.

Skills

Person-centered dementia care

Staff education & coaching

Interpersonal communication

Activities & engagement

Team collaboration

Resident care collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Memory Care Support Specialist Opportunity at Meadow Lakes

Experience working with residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia in a long-term care setting is required.

The Memory Care Support Specialist develops, coordinates, and supports person-centered programming for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This position partners with interdisciplinary teams to promote meaningful engagement, enhance resident quality of life, educate staff, and uphold the philosophies and standards of the Memory Care Program.

Skills Needed

• Strong knowledge of person-centered dementia care, dementia-related behaviors, interventions, communication techniques, and best practices for supporting residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
• Ability to educate, observe, and support staff through both formal training and one-on-one coaching on dementia care principles and resident-centered approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members while demonstrating empathy, compassion, and professionalism.
• Experience developing or supporting meaningful activities, social enrichment, and engagement opportunities that enhance residents' quality of life.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with nursing, therapy, social services, activities, leadership, consultants, and regulatory agencies to promote exceptional resident care.
• Strong teamwork skills with a commitment to delivering excellent resident care through collaboration, accountability, and person-centered practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, Human Services, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working directly with residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia in a long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or memory care setting is required.
• Previous experience in Memory Care, Social Services, or Activities & Recreation is strongly preferred.
• Professional certification in dementia care or Alzheimer's care is preferred.
• Passion for geriatric advocacy and a commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors through person-centered dementia care.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers, and staff: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Benefits and perks include:

Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.

Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.

Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.

Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding

principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.