What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Coordinator position at Wheatland Village?
The Memory Care Coordinator maintains the operation of the memory care facility, directs, coordinates, and supervises all services and activities. Complies with federal, state and local standards for facility operation. Monitors policies and procedures, public relations, and employee morale. Complies with federal, state, and local standards for facility operation. Incorporates the Generation’s mission, vision, and values in the daily work and interactions with others.
SCOPE OF JOB TASKS:
- Provides training and back up personal care to residents as outlined in the resident service plan. Provides training and back up performance of med assist duties.
- Supports Health Services Director with oversight of care staff.
- Reviews and Ensures compliance of Memory Care Facility with Federal, state and local standards.
- Provides direct medication room supervision.
- Assists in set up of resident’s phones, call systems, and pagers.
- Provides information necessary in problem solving for residents, staff and family members when needed.
- Participates in training of all new staff members who are working in assisted living.
- Promotes teamwork and continuity of care at all times. Provides positive reinforcement or redirection, as necessary.
- Monitors change of condition falls and all other emergency situations.
- Coordinates changes in service and ensures that adequate documentation of such items occurs prior to leaving shift by performing shift assignments for caregivers.
- Ensures that proper documentation of unusual situations, injuries, alert charting, communication records and resident care notes occurs according to facility policy.
- Ensures compliance of Assisted Living Facility with federal, state, and local standards.
- Participates in quality assurance program and development.
- Participates in mandatory staff training.
- Reads service plans on a regular basis to ensure that care is being provided as agreed upon by residents.
- Assists with and performs move in processing, tours. and marketing.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Certification in C.P.R. and First Aid.
- Current HCA
Qualifications:
- Experience in provision of care to the senior population.
- Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to Assisted Living facilities.
- Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.
Work Experience:
- Two years’ experience in assisted living, long term care, or the delivery of health services.
Physical demands:
Workday 8 hours
Stands often, up to 5 hours
Sits often, up to 1 hour
Walks often, up to 1 hour
Bends seldom
Stairs occasional, but not required
Climbs seldom
Kneels seldom
Lifts seldom, 20lbs. maximum
Repetitive hand/foot seldom
Supervisory duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervision of staff and assignment of tasks.
- While on duty, if the team leader is occupied, would be the person in charge of the caregiver team and assignments.
- Ensure that staff understand and follow through with changes and updates in service plans.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Generations is a family-first, family-owned, and family-operated business serving senior living communities across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington since 1943. We are not only dedicated to supporting and increasing the vitality and joy of our residents but our staff as well. We cherish the unique gifts and complementary skills each person brings to our team. A family caring for families, we are simply unlike anywhere you have ever worked. Come find a home with us.
Bringing Generations together in the joy of living and everything it means to be human.