Memory Care CoordinatorPriority Life Care • Hobart, Indiana, United States, 46342

Memory Care Coordinator

Priority Life Care • Hobart, Indiana, United States, 46342

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At Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers. If you are looking to serve and make a positive difference in someone's life — and light the way in senior care — you may be a fit for our committed, professional team.

Priority Life Care is also a designated “Great Place to Work”! When you choose to work at PLC, we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization. Join our team today and love what you do!

At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.

Memory Care Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, the Memory Care Coordinator (MCC) is responsible for ensuring high-quality resident care within the memory care unit. Their responsibilities include managing the memory unit staff, including training, development, evaluation, scheduling, and personnel problem-solving. Additionally, they are responsible for developing and facilitating programming to meet the specific needs of residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

To our staff, we provide :

Competitive wages and PTO
Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
A full range of health plans - including vision and dental
SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost
Special pay rates on holidays
$10,000 Company-paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Retirement savings plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee referral bonuses
On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Serves the residents as a member of the direct care team

Defines and maintains the standards of the Memory Care unit

Monitors all aspects of patient care and conditions

Understands and reviews the facility's Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guideline

Assists with the admission of new residents

Reviews care plans daily to ensure provision of appropriate care

Oversees the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to care plans and physician directions

Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records

Required to be “on-call” as needed by facility

Collects and labels lab specimens, as needed

Perform general o?ce functions related to the EHR system

Develops and implements activities programs to meet the needs of the residents in the Memory Care unit based on needs assessment, resident interest and functioning ability, and objectives

Assess residents for programs

Creates monthly activity calendars with input from Activities Staff

Oversees the program presentations

Documents activity completion and assessment of success

Maintains inventory per budget

Oversees staff working in the Memory Care Unit

Identifies sta? development and provides training to sta? working in the Memory Care unit

In collaboration with the DON, evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques

Conducts in-service training and education programs for sta? as needed and as related to Memory Care

Unit Management / Other

Oversees the cleanliness & maintenance of the community and memory care unit

Order, store, and maintain supplies and equipment necessary to provide for residents needs in accordance with the established budget

Complies with the requirements of procedures for safe lifting and / or transfer of residents per established policies and procedures

Follows infection control guidelines and universal precautions

Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment immediately

Maintains confidentiality of all resident information and ensures resident privacy

Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents

Confers with management and sta? to discuss and resolve resident complaints

Relates to residents, family members, public and professionals appropriately

Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Administrator

Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE : An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, a plus.

LPN certification preferred.

Basic knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia is required

Dementia Practitioner License preferred and / or Memory Care Practitioner

2 to 3 years of gerontological and care-giving experience preferred

Check us out on our website : www.prioritylc.com or text “CARE” to 85000 for a full list of our job opportunities at PLC

Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

$50,000 / year

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Memory Care Coordinator • Hobart, Indiana, United States, 46342