Memory Care Coordinator

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Live your purpose.  Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our team of Memory Care Coordinators today!

Licensed Practical Nurse Preferred

A few details about the role:

• Develop cutting edge, best practice dementia programming utilizing available resources and incorporate person-directed care.
• Coordinate with lifestyle lead to create a monthly Lifestyle calendar that is specific for residents living in the memory care neighborhood.
• Create at least 12 hours of ability-centered care programming daily that is posted for residents and families.
• Follow the “Life Reflections Memory Care Program Philosophy and Programming Guidelines”.
• Responsible for ongoing Alzheimer training of memory care team.
• Conduct family educational sessions on dementia, quarterly or as needed.
• Make daily rounds, assessing resident’s cognitive status and team participation to ensure that the resident’s individual needs are being met and that the resident is an active part in how to meet these daily needs.
• Manage departure alert and wander management system which includes maintaining daily log that system is working, weekly checks of resident alert appliance, maintaining an adequate supply of appliances, change, add, update, and delete appliances as necessary in the departure alert system.

And here’s what you need to apply:

• Associate degree in related field advanced training/knowledge regarding care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two to three years applicable experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  Certifications and licensure required by state regulations.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and servers over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!