Memory Care Program Coordinator Jobs in Rochester, MN

Good Neighbor Care's vision is to be "the senior care provider and employer of choice" in the communities we serve. Built upon the guiding values of CARE--Commitment, Attitude, Respect and Experience; Good Neighbor seeks individuals who will assist us in creating a culture of compassion for all.

River Bend Senior Living, a Good Neighbor Care managed community is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator in our Senior Living Community. We are seeking some one with COMPASSION,  EMPATHY and strong desire to serve our Senior population.

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. This is an exempt position with supervisory  responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Employs therapeutic recreational techniques to facilitate internal and external community relations.Counsels residents, assisting them to identify and resolve problems and make effective use of resources.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
• 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 life styles.
• 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 life style 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises employees in the Memory Care and/or Nursing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree in gerontology/healthcare, medical, social or psychological field.
• Ability to demonstrate company competencies and values.
• Three to five year's related experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience.
  
• Prior knowledge and specific education related to Alzheimer's and Dementia (Validation Therapy).
  
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
  
• Demonstrated ability to write and read simple sentences in English.
  
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to use reason and sound judgment.

All persons selected for hire will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation. All Applicants Must Be 18 or Older.

We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment onany basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, creed, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, nation origin,disability, marital status, veteran or military status.