Memory Care - LPN

Employer
  • The Springs at Oldham Reserve

Job Description

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
The Legacy Lane Coordinator 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.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.


Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
  • LPN or RN licensed who meet State requirements preferred or,
  • Qualified Medication Aide having successfully completed a State approved training program and any necessary examination preferred or,
  • Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of the state of practice preferred


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.


LIFE AT TRILOGY:
Careers close to home and your heart

Since our founding in 1997, we've been making long-term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members. We're a Fortune Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Companies to Work. If you're looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Trilogy.



We're a proud equal opportunity employer. If you're passionate about providing great care for our residents and creating a meaningful career at the same time, we'd love to meet you regardless of your background. We're a diverse team serving diverse communities
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