Memory Care Coordinator - Walnut Ridge Assisted Living
Navion Senior Solutions
King, north carolina
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
Walnut Ridge Assisted Living, a community of Navion Senior Living, is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator to join its rapidly growing team. Our Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for shared management of 18 beds in memory care. 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 residents 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.
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
- MedTech certification required if not LPN.
- 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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