The Memory Care Leader (License Practical Nurse) supports the day-to-day functions of the Legacy Lane with passion for providing care and education of dementia while adhering to current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long-term care facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates, with the direction of the Executive Director, the leadership team, responsibility and accountability of general daily operations of the Legacy Lane programs of the health campus.
• Manages all aspects, including monthly team education, of the Best Friends Forever (BFF) Program.
• Ensures Daily Rhythms activity programming is occurring per company standards.
• Maintains Department Leader Rounding binder and partners with Executive Director to ensure follow-up.
• Assists with maintaining appropriate resident population as outlined in the company's memory care move in/move out criteria.
• When possible, participates in all memory care Resident First Meetings/Service Plans and assists to guide resident family members through the campus' care continuum.
• Develops and maintains relationships with resident family members to ensure excellent customer service.
• Provides and reviews Family Orientation Guide with new family members.
• Maintains open communication with campus staffing coordinator to ensure consistent dementia staffing and support on the Legacy.
• Interviews potential Legacy team members to ensure candidates possess basic skills needed to work with residents with dementia.
• Maintains a dementia-safe environment through daily resident room and Lane rounds, management of noise and other environmental stimuli throughout the Lane.
• Oversees and regularly assists with meal service adhering to the company's Family Style Dining Standards.
• Leads efforts to educate campus staff and the community in dementia-related topics and acts as a campus "Dementia Champion."
• Partners with marketing to ensure First Impression Standards are in place and ensures tour readiness on the Lane.
• Follows all safety regulations, programs, policies and procedures.
• Minimal travel including overnight stays as necessary.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Unencumbered LPN License in the state

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• Unencumbered LPN License in the state where you will be working

Experience:

• At least one year's dementia care experience in a healthcare, senior living industry, or long-term care environment preferred.
• Preferred background and experience in a social or recreational program within the last year.
• Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

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