Memory Care Coordinator

Description

Who We Are

At Byron Wellness Community, our mission is to foster purpose-filled lives by focusing on the individualized strengths of our residents and team members. We believe in serving residents with compassion, dignity, respect, and kindness while creating a community where people truly belong.

Our team members are guided by six core values:

• •Commitment
• •Communication
• •Compassion
• •Integrity
• •Passion
• •Respect

These values aren't just words on a wall. They shape how we care for residents and how we treat one another every day.

Why Team Members Love Working Here

Our employees often describe Byron as a place with:

• •Strong commitment to the residents
• •Strong peer relationships
• •Pride in Byron
• •Improved staffing and operations
• •Belief in the vision of "One Team, One Standard"

Others mention teamwork, approachable leadership, and culture of helping one another.

If you're looking for a workplace where people genuinely care, you'll find that here.

What Kind of Person Thrives Here?

Our most successful Memory Care Coordinators are:

• •Friendly
• •Dependable
• •Positive
• •Patient
• •Team-oriented
• •Service-minded
• •Compassionate
• •Willing to help wherever needed
• •Able to create a welcoming experience for residents and families

Benefits

Eligible team members may receive:

• •Medical Insurance
• •Dental Insurance
• •Vision Insurance
• •Life Insurance
• •403(b) Retirement Plan
• •Vacation
• •Wellness
• •Tuition Reimbursement
• •Professional Development Opportunities
• •Incentives and bonuses
• •Relaxed dress code

A Message from Our Team

If you're looking for a place where residents know your name, coworkers support one another, and your work has a meaningful impact every day, you'll find that opportunity here.

If you're compassionate, eager to learn, and committed to serving others, we'd love to meet you.

Come help create meaningful moments, lasting connections, and purpose-filled lives for residents living with memory loss.

Creating Meaningful Moments for Residents Living with Memory Loss

At Byron Wellness Community, we believe individuals living with dementia deserve more than care.

They deserve connection.

They deserve purpose.

They deserve opportunities to experience joy, comfort, belonging, and meaningful engagement every day.

As a Memory Care Coordinator, you'll help create programs, experiences, and relationships that support residents living with memory loss while partnering with families and team members to provide person-centered care.

This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, creative, relationship-focused, and passionate about helping individuals live meaningful lives regardless of cognitive challenges.

What You'll Do

As a Memory Care Coordinator, you'll lead memory care programming and enrichment efforts that support residents' emotional, social, cognitive, and physical well-being.

Responsibilities include:

• •Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating memory care programs and activities
• •Creating meaningful engagement opportunities for residents living with dementia and other cognitive challenges
• •Updating resident life histories and memory care resources to support individualized care
• •Collaborating with nursing, therapy, resident engagement, and interdisciplinary team members
• •Educating team members, families, and volunteers on memory care approaches and engagement techniques
• •Assisting with the development of memory care goals, care plans, and interventions
• •Participating in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings
• •Working with consultants and healthcare professionals to continuously improve memory care programming
• •Monitoring program effectiveness and implementing improvements as needed
• •Providing guidance and support to team members caring for residents living with memory loss
• •Building positive relationships with residents, families, and community partners
• •Conduct and document resident assessments and psychosocial progress as needed

Most importantly, you'll help residents living with memory loss feel valued, understood, connected, and successful.

Job Type

Full time available

Some weekends required

Requirements

Preferred

• •Associate's Degree preferred
• •Dementia Certification preferred
• •Activities Director Certification or activities experience preferred
• •Minimum of one year of dementia care experience required
• •Positive Approach to Care Engagement Leader Certification required within one year of hire
• •Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• •Ability to educate, support, and collaborate with residents, families, and team members
• •Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate meaningful programs and activities
• •Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and organizational information
• •Analytical yet approachable with strong problem-solving abilities
• •Experience developing memory care programming
• •Experience working with older adults and/or individuals living with dementia, mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, Huntington's disease, or other complex care needs
• •Experience leading groups, facilitating activities, or educating others
• •Experience working with individuals living with dementia, behavioral health challenges, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or other specialized populations.