Memory Support Coordinator (FT-Sunday through Thursday) | Grand Junction, CO

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  • Location: Grand Junction, CO

  • Company: Christian Living Communities

of care for their residents. Incorporates therapeutic and recreational needs of individuals and coordinates programs to meet these needs on a group or individual basis. Facilitates communication between staff, families, and residents, local and extended communities.

Familiarity with current dementia programs and/or involvement with associations such as the Alzheimers Association. Essential Duties Utilizes appropriate resources, including staff and volunteers, to facilitate both scheduled and spontaneous therapeutic and recreational opportunities with residents. Creates, oversees and implements meaningful programs, appropriate to the individual needs and interests of the residents Develops,

maintains, and posts a monthly calendar and newsletter of events for the neighborhood. Collaborates with other departments to ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to this neighborhood are being met.

Works with appropriate interdepartmental and external resources to help identify unmet needs of individual residents and determine possible explanations and approaches based on the residents interests, medical condition, level of dementia and past patterns and routines. Participates in psychotropic review, Quality backssment & Assurance, behavior and care plan meetings as directed by manager. Conducts initial backssments on all new residents to evaluate their therapeutic

and recreational needs and regularly evaluates the needs of current residents.

Stays current on research and best practices concerning dementia programming and shares knowledge through outreach and support to families. Drives the company bus for group outings. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Basic Qualifications & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or equivalent certification preferred. Minimum of 1-year experience working with senior adults in a dementia social or recreational programming required. Dementia Care Alzheimers Learning Institute certification and/or Memories in the Making through Alzheimers Association certification preferred.

Colorado State Drivers License in good standing. Appropriate licensure to drive community bus. Ability to work with all residents and families to evaluate residents needs. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language. Knowledgeable with computer applications; such as Microsoft Office. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Sits, stands, bends and moves frequently during working hours.

Is subject to frequent interruptions. Interacts with residents, family members, visitors frequently. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Wage Pando Logic. Keywords: Memory Care Specialist, Location: Grand Junction, CO - 81501 , PL: 586790095 Required Preferred Job Industries Customer Service

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