What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Coordinator position at Whitefish at The Lakes Senior Living?
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Management oversees multiple Assisted Living communities dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for seniors. Our mission is to foster safe, engaging, and person-centered environments where residents can thrive while preserving their independence and dignity.
This position meets resident needs by coordinating the overall social operations of the Memory Care/Loving Connections. Develops, organizes and implements balanced memory care activities program that enhances the lives of residents. Acts as liaison to families, community agencies and others directly involved with resident care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Employs therapeutic recreational techniques to facilitate internal and external community relations. Will council residents, assist them to identify and resolve problems and make effective use of resources.
- Works closely with resident care staff to provide specific memory care training.
- Coordinates with other staff such as dining services, life enrichment, and wellness to implement programs and life enhancement activities tailored for residents in all stages of dementia.
- Organizes and conducts support groups for residents, including bereavement groups and groups for seniors experiencing depression.
- Provides services to family members including individual counseling and group work such as support groups, grievance counseling, caregiver groups, and respite care, the aging process and how it affects their health and lifestyles.
- Facilitates working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, and acts as liaison between clients and agency or institution.
- Assists residents in finding ways of adjusting to aging changes that will allow for a lifestyle as comfortable as the situation will permit.
- Prepares and maintains written case records in concert with wellness department including, reports, and forms, performs case follow-up and provide ongoing dementia-specific training and education on best practices for staff.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k).
- Paid time off and recognized holidays.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive work environment with a focus on resident-centered care.