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Memory Care Coordinator
Responsibilities
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.
Essential Job 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 direc.ons
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 PointClickCare entries
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
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
Assures that all equipment is clean and functional and reports any malfunctions to direct supervisor
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 precau.ons
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
Follows established restraint and isolation precautions and procedures as ordered by a physician
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
Assists families and other visitors as needed
Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings
Completes online training as assigned in order to maintain company, state, and federal compliance
Performs other duties as directed
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
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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.
$70,000 / year
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