Memory Care Coordinator

• Demonstrates knowledge about residents regarding background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability.
• Coordinates all aspects of life for memory care residents including developing a personalized program for residents to.
• Encouraging participation, addressing individual needs, modifying activities as required.
• Responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory loss problems.
• Work with residents helping them deal with various stages of memory loss.
• The goal is to create an environment that minimizes the risks and maximizes the safety and well-being of the residents.
• Serve as emotional support while maintaining a professional, warm, and caring relationship with visiting family members and for residents.
• Working with other staff members, volunteers, and families
• Ensuring the safety of participants during activities and addressing any concerns.
• Setting up activity spaces
• Cleaning up and putting away items used for scheduled activities.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.
• Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that memory support programming is occurring and appropriate for residents.
• Motivates residents to function independently.
• Ensures that all Resident Rights and Responsibilities are protected and enforced.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations of memory care.
• Establishes and maintains a close liaison with residents and families.
• Maintains all records and communications as required by state agencies.
• All other duties as assigned and support the resident culture of successful aging.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff and community.
• Shows consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrates positive attitude, and works well under pressure.

Non-Essential Functions

• Leads by example exhibiting and CORE Values through leadership.
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Encourage teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular and predictable basis.

• High School Diploma
• Background in art and music preferred but not required
• Able to communicate effectively with residents, and family members.
• One-year experience in a social recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification through the State of Texas
• Texas Food Handlers Certification must be obtained within 30 days from the date of hire.
• Texas CPR certification must be obtained within 60 days from the date of hire.