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Full-Time
Memory Care Coordinator
Memory Care
Posted on 10/1/2025
Ciel Senior Living
No salary listed
King County, WA, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Requirements
- Bachelors degree
- One-two years of relevant experience.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Medication Administration training/certification per state requirements.
- Experienced Caregiver of Certified Nursing assistant certification per state requirements
- CPR certification.
- Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information.
- Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
- Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
- Sit – sit infrequently.
- Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
- Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
- Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
- Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
- Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
- Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
- Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
- Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
Responsibilities
- Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
- Directly supervises all associates that work with residents in the Memory Care program with final authority resting with the Health and Wellness Director.
- Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates in conjunction with the Health and Wellness Director; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance in coordination with the Health and Wellness Director; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Is completely familiar with the state regulations governing Assisted Living and memory support care, ensuring compliance in department by regularly reviewing regulations checklist.
- Meets Ciel Senior Livings Expectations established for the Activities and Memory Care departments, as applicable.
- Assists in the development and/or refinement of the dementia policies and procedures.
- Reports regulatory compliance issues to Health and Wellness Director, Executive Director, and Regional Director of Operations.
- Confers with the Health and Wellness Director/Executive Director regarding assessments of residents, admissions, and participates in discussions regarding resident discharge based on discharge criteria.
- All charting is performed timely and in accordance with state regulations.
- Provides timely and honest communication with families to promote good relationships and keep them informed about resident’s condition and community events; offers education, information, and support as needed.
- Participates in monthly Memory Care conference call and submits required monthly paperwork.
- Maintains outreach and education efforts throughout the community to promote the marketing effort.
- Provide marketing support within the community by participating in tours, discussions with potential residents and their families, and possible referral source visits, if deemed necessary.
- Provides assessments for potential residents to determine their eligibility for the Memory Care Program, based on established admission and discharge criteria.
- Obtains appropriate Memory Care admission paperwork prior to admission.
- Conducts mini-mental or other assessments as required or has it conducted through an outside source, in coordination with the Sales Director and the Health and Wellness Director.
- Performs Program Quality Assurance audits using assessment tools provided.
- Creates Resident Histories and Profiles with family involvement, shares information with staff.
- Manages expenses within given budget parameters utilizing spend-down sheets.
- Plans a varied monthly activity calendar within the company standards.
- Arranges for appropriate spiritual activities as reflected by resident preferences.
- Participates in the planning and coordination of Family Nights.
- Posts a community calendar monthly.
- Encourages all residents to participate in some or all of activities according to their abilities and preferences and maintains record of resident attendance.
- Work with the Sales Director and/or Life Enrichment Director in planning and assisting with all community programs which involve residents, staff, and family participation.
- Works in collaboration with the Life Enrichment Director to arrange for a variety of entertainment to be brought to the community for the entertainment of the residents.
- Arranges for a variety of exercise opportunities suitable for the elderly population to enhance residents’ mobility, strength, bone mass, and social interaction.
- Communicates with other department heads and staff to gain necessary participation in activities as necessary.
- Keeps sufficient activity program and craft supplies on hand for in-house entertainment.
- Facilitates, co-facilitates, or arranges monthly Alzheimer’s support group for families and outside community.
- Ability to drive the community vehicle to transport Community residents, including but not limited to providing transportation to local physician or dental offices, trips outside for shopping, entertainment, education, and/or appointments, both non-medical and medical, outside of the Community, as assigned.
- Creates positive associate relations through staff appreciation programs, recognition of excellent performance, and retention through regular feedback systems and promotional incentive programs.
- Observes and demonstrates appropriate caregiving, programming, and interaction skills with the direct care staff.
- Provides appropriate guidance for associates by planning work schedules, assigning work duties while on shift and directing the work daily.
- Assures responsibilities for Daily Program assignments are clearly delineated.
- Lead in-depth Alzheimer’s/dementia care staff training for new staff; provide training as needed and provide in-services as needed to keep staff abreast of current practices, if deemed appropriate.
- Arranges for required and appropriate orientation, education, training, and in-services for staff in accordance with licensing requirements, state guidelines, and the needs of the community.
- Documents all training as required.
- Maintains a high level of daily communication with staff and key personnel.
- Stays educated on Alzheimer’s related topics (books, videos, conferences, etc).
- Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
- Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.
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