Memory Care Coordinator - Golden Meadows Senior Living

Join Golden Meadows Senior Living as a Full-Time Memory Care Coordinator and immerse yourself in a fulfilling role where your compassion and expertise will make a real difference in the lives of residents facing memory challenges. This onsite position invites you to develop and implement personalized care plans, ensuring that each resident experiences a rewarding and engaging daily routine. With an annual salary of $70,000, you'll not only earn competitive compensation but also work in an environment that prioritizes empathy and customer-centricity. Engage with residents, families, and a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through innovative activities and care solutions.

You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Snack/Drink Room, and Employee Discounts. If you are passionate about creating meaningful connections and improving memory care, this is your opportunity to shine and make a lasting impact in a positive and flexible workplace.

Golden Meadows Senior Living: What drives us

At Golden Meadows Senior Living, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for seniors in a warm, welcoming environment. Located in the heart of Springfield, IL, we offer a range of services designed to support the unique needs of each resident. From assisted living to specialized memory care, our mission is to promote independence, dignity, and a vibrant quality of life for our community. With a team of experienced caregivers, state-of-the-art facilities, and a focus on comfort and safety, Golden Meadows Senior Living is more than a place to live-it's a place to thrive.

Your day to day as a Memory Care Coordinator

As a Memory Care Coordinator at Golden Meadows Senior Living, your day begins with a thorough review of resident care plans, ensuring that each individual's needs are met with precision. You conduct morning rounds, engaging with residents through stimulating conversations and activities designed to enhance cognitive function and emotional well-being. Collaboration is key; you work closely with staff, providing essential training on memory care techniques, and facilitate meetings with families to share updates on their loved ones' progress. Meticulous documentation of daily observations and adjustments to care plans is crucial, ensuring a seamless flow of information. As your shift concludes, you transition to preparing staff for the evening routine, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment that prioritizes the comfort and engagement of all residents.

Requirements for this Memory Care Coordinator job

To excel as a Memory Care Coordinator at Golden Meadows Senior Living, a comprehensive understanding of dementia types, their symptoms, and best practices in care is essential. Successful candidates will possess knowledge of techniques to manage challenging behaviors associated with memory impairments, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Familiarity with engaging activities, including art therapy, music therapy, and reminiscence therapy, is crucial for promoting cognitive function and emotional well-being among residents. The ability to develop and implement personalized care plans tailored to individual resident needs is a key skill, along with an understanding of the impact of dementia on families.

Effective communication strategies are necessary to support family members as they navigate their loved ones' journeys. Additionally, awareness of regulations and standards governing memory care facilities is vital for maintaining compliance and enhancing the overall quality of care.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Understanding the different types of dementia
• their symptoms
• and best practices for care.
• Knowledge of techniques for managing challenging behaviors associated with memory impairments.
• Familiarity with engaging activities that promote cognitive function and emotional well-being
• such as art therapy
• music therapy
• and reminiscence therapy.
• Ability to develop and implement personalized care plans based on individual resident needs.
• Understanding the impact of dementia on families and effective communication strategies to support them.
• Awareness of regulations and standards governing memory care facilities.

Our team needs you!

Applying for this position is a walk in the park if you feel it's a good fit for you. Best of luck!