TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than 20, amenity-, care- and lifestyle-focused communities located throughout the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia. TerraBella communities together account for more than 1,500 units and span a full spectrum of senior living and care options, including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and available, short-term Respite Care. 

TerraBella is hiring a Memory Care Coordinator for our community Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. 

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.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, schedules and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.

• Partners with the Memory Care Director 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 Memory Care Director 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

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• 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.

Qualifications:

• One (1) year dementia care experience.

• One (1) year in a leadership role.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, TerraBella offers a comprehensive benefit package.  

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.   Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1000928