What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Coordinator position at Hearthstone?
Don't just take a JOB, start a CAREER with Hearthstone Communities and change lives forever. Caring is our calling and the team at Hearthstone Communities goes above and beyond this to ensure that the Hearthstone experience is award-winning for each and every one of our residents. We strive to provide Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living in all that we do.
Hearthstone Communities is in growth mode and currently seeking a Memory Care Coordinator to join our team! The Memory Care Coordinator is responsible to Develops, organize and implement balanced memory care activities program that enhances the lives of residents! Apply now!
Responsibilities:
- Employs therapeutic recreational techniques to facilitate internal and external community relations.Counsels residents, assisting them to identify and resolve problems and make effective use of resources.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Works closely with resident care staff to provide specific memory care training.
- Coordinates with other staff such as dining services, life enrichment, and wellness to implement programs and life enhancement activities tailored for residents in all stages of dementia.
- Organizes and conducts support groups for residents, including bereavement groups and groups for seniors experiencing depression.
- Provides services to family members including individual counseling and group work such as support groups, grievance counseling, caregiver groups, and respite care, the aging process and how it affects their health and life styles.
- Facilitates working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, and acts as liaison between clients and agency or institution.
- Assists residents in finding ways of adjusting to aging changes that will allow for a life style as comfortable as the situation will permit.
- Prepares and maintains written case records in concert with wellness department including, reports, and forms, performs case follow-up and
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises employees in the Memory Care and/or Nursing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma
- Certified Dementia Professional or equivalent required.
- CNA, LPN or Certified Activity Professional Preferred
- Ability to demonstrate company competencies and values.
- Three to five year’s related experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience.
- Prior knowledge and specific education related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- EMR experience
- Demonstrated ability to write and read simple sentences in English.
- Demonstrated ability to use reason and sound judgment.
Benefits:
- 4 weeks of PTO on an accrual basis in your first year of employment
- 7 paid holidays (premium pay if scheduled to work the holiday)
- Shift Differential
- 401k with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Paid training opportunities
- Early Learning Center (Daycare) on campus available to staff at 50% discount
If you have a passion for service, work life balance, and enjoy working with others, we want to speak with you! Apply now!
*A full written job description is available upon request
