Memory Care Activity Assistant- Sunday to Thursday

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Our community is hiring a Memory Care SHINE Coordinator.

This position is responsible for supporting, program development and implementation within the Memory Care Program. Responsible for providing physical and emotional support to each Memory Care resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.

Responsibilities

• Designs, schedules, and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Partners with the Celebrations Director to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities.
• Partners with the Celebrations Director in compiling, coordinating, and executing a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents
• Supports the clinical team in ongoing in-service education to the Memory Care staff that is relative to the disease processes and population being served
• Refers clinical issues to to the Director of Health and Wellness to ensure that the residents’ clinical needs are addressed.
• Prior to move-in, provides communication to Memory Care team as to the resident’s preferences and needs.
• Provides a point of contact for the Director of Health and Wellness regarding the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration, and resident engagement in programming.
• Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
• Collaborates with dining services to ensure that the residents’ individualized dining needs and preferences are being met. The SHINE Champion participates in the dining experience.
• Reports any resident changes in condition to DHW and ED.
• Ensures any pertinent information from the Daily Log is communicated to DHW/ED and Team as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the leadership team as to the development of specific programming and approach mechanisms that are tailored to meet the needs of residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementia.
• Serves as the family point of contact for the residents of the Memory Care Program.
• Collaborates with the leadership team as to maintaining the operations of the program within state regulations.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare environment
  
  

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1006668