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This position is responsible for program development and implementation within the Memory Care Program. Responsible for providing physical and emotional support to each Memory Care resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment.
Job Responsibility:
Designs, schedules and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities
Partners with the RDRC to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities
Partners with the RDRC in compiling, coordinating and executing a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents
Provide ongoing in-service education to the Memory Care staff that is relative to the disease processes and population being served
Prior to move-in, reviews the resident’s preferences and needs educating Care Managers of same
Facilitates the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration and resident engagement in programming
Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities
Partners with dining services to ensure meeting individualized resident needs and preferences
participates in dining experience
Understands resident changes in condition and reports to the nurse
Establishes a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization
Develops specific programming and approach mechanisms that are tailored to meet the needs of residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementia
Creates a therapeutic environment focusing on first impressions and resident engagement
Strives for excellent quality care and service delivery
Develops and implements appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies and other regulatory compliance
Develops a thorough working knowledge of current and evolving state laws, regulations, policies and procedures dictated for residents and ensures compliance
Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift
knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift
Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities
Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly
Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs
Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms
Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed
reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite
Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas
Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health
Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident
Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed
Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities
Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members