Description

Summary & Purpose

Primary purpose of the Memory Care Coordinator is to coordinate memory care programming and enrichment to our residents as directed/instructed in accordance with established resident engagement policies and procedures governing Byron Wellness communities as well with federal, state and local regulations. 

Byron’s mission, vision, values communicate the things that drive us as an organization. All team members are expected to represent these aspects in their everyday lives. Our mission, vision, values are to be integrated into our daily interaction with co-workers, residents and any persons that may enter our facility.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, educate, implement, and evaluate memory care programs and activities; in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. 
• Update CNA routine and life history booklets, as needed.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments in planning memory care programming. 
• Standardize the methods for memory care programming.
• Discuss memory care programs and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required (i.e. therapists, counselors, and nursing).
• Teach interactive activities to resident families, friends and volunteers to increase interaction.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to administration, nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments as necessary/required, concerning memory care programming.
• Serve on, participate in, and/or attend various committees of the facility as required.
• Participate in, schedule and announce departmental meeting times, dates, places, etc., as needed. 
• Provide guidance and training for new and/or less experienced personnel.
• Make appropriate reports to the supervisor as required or as may be necessary, including departmental performance evaluations.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical professionals and other health related facilities and organizations.
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
• Assist in development of memory care care plans, goals, and interventions.
• Participate in care conference/care plan reviews, as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Resident Engagement Director or Administrator.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, preferred.
• Specialized Training in Memory/Dementia Care, required.
• Engagement Leader Certification Course with Positive Approach to Care required within one year
• Analytical yet Approachable

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Works in office areas, neighborhoods, resident rooms, etc.
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with physicians, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs as may be required by current regulations.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional, and physical stress of the position.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.