Memory Care Program Coordinator

Position: Memory Care Activity Coordinator

Location: Brandywine Mahwah 814 Wyckoff Ave Mahwah NJ 07430

Pay Range: $19.50 - $20.50 per hour

Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications

Job Overview:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Memory Care to deliver the highest degree of quality care to our residents to include personal care activities and programming and a fine dining experience.

Responsibilities and Duties

Leads all efforts in Memory Care services and programming in accordance with federal and state guidelines as well as company policies and procedures while collaborating with the Health and Wellness Director

Supervises assigned Memory Care associates to include hiring training coaching evaluating and counseling while collaborating with the Health and Wellness Director

Schedules assigned Memory Care associates for 24/7 delivery of services and programming while monitoring available labor hours to budget

Manage departmental budget with established guidelines and in conjunction with the Health and Wellness Director perform budget analysis review and control

Work with community leadership in providing training and orientation to new associates and ongoing training to current associates

Partner with the Health & Wellness Director to participate in the pre-admission and ongoing assessment process to develop the residents care plan

Connect residents to programs services and resources to help manage resident care

Participate in care plan meetings for Memory Care residents

Ensure the development and implementation of activities are based on the residents likes and abilities

Facilitate a pro-active problem solving approach to challenging behaviors

Coordinate family involvement in Memory Care residents life such as participation in activities special events and support groups

Ability to work 1 weekend day per week

Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled

Ensures compliance with all Federal State and local regulations as well as community policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Physical Abilities

While performing the duties of this job the associate is often required to stand walk sit use fine and gross motor skills reach with hands and arms balance stoop kneel crouch talk hear and smell.

An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

         Degree in a related field (nursing social services therapeutic recreation) preferred

         Certified Dementia Care Practitioner preferred

         Specialized certification in Alzheimers disease or other related dementias preferred

         Prior experience and knowledge of caring for people with Alzheimers or other related dementias required

         Proficiency in computer skills Microsoft Office (Windows Outlook Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Additional Information :

Benefits Offered (Full Time):

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx Dental and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal state and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time