Memory Care Coordinator

Forest Ridge Assisted Living, a community of Navion Senior Living, is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator (Med Tech) to join its rapidly growing team. Our Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of 12 apartments. 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

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

Requirements

• Experience or training in an equivalent setting preferred.
• MedTech certification
• General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
• 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.
• Ability to manage team processes and promote a team environment.

Benefits

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

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