Memory Support Coordinator (Healthcare)
Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!
Join the team at Westminster Point Pleasant, a beautiful waterfront continuing care retirement community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals for our full time Memory Support Coordinator position. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".
Why work for us?
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
- Paid Time Off
- Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
- Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
- Warm and Friendly Work Environment
- Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
- Flexible Schedule
- Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
JOB SUMMARY: Develop, implement, and maintain the Memory Support program through care and services provided. Establish and maintain relationships with residents, family, and team members. Maintain program within budgetary guidelines, including census building. Ensure team member satisfaction and development. Maintain compliance with Westminster Communities standards, state, and federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
- Supervises the staff which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, motivating, performance appraisal, managing standards and guidelines to ensure achievement of the department's goals.
- Responsible for the planning and operations of the department by meeting budget goals, including occupancy, staffing, etc.
- Participate in campus level of living committee to screen/assess new residents moving into the Memory Support neighborhood.
- Coordinate and plan all new admissions into the Memory Support program, including screening, assessments, and stakeholder communication.
- Develop and maintain resident individualized service plans that correspond with resident needs.
- Develop and maintain programmatic elements of Memory Support using evidence-based, Westminster Communities approved methods (i.e. Montessori Inspired Lifestyle, WCFL Memory Support Lotus Program, or other) inclusive of the 12-hour structured program.
- Responsible for the appearance of the Memory Support program resident and community physical appearance.
- Manage the day-to-day needs of the residents. Communicate needs or changes to family members. Conduct or coordinate family meetings related to residents.
- Develop and maintain educational programs, as well as support groups, aimed at providing venues for family members to learn and feel supported through Alzheimer's/Dementia disease progression. 10. Oversee all clinical aspects of care for residents in Memory Support, ensuring appropriate medication dispensing and handling, medication inventory levels and audits are being performed on a regular basis.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in health related field, with at least two years' experience. NHA, BSW, or Recreation Therapy degree preferred. CORE training or the ability to complete CORE training preferred. Must be CPR and First Aid Certified.
Experience and Basic Knowledge: Must be familiar with long term care of the older adults, knowledge of Alzheimer's and other related dementias, and be able to function independently. Possesses the ability to speak, read and understand English. Two (2) years LTC or AL experience required.
For more information regarding Westminster Point Pleasant or to apply online, please visit our web site at www.westminsterpointpleasantfl.org.
To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.
Education
Required- Bachelor's Degree or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- ALF CORE Certification
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
