Memory Care Support Specialist (Skilled Nursing)

Memory Care Support Specialist Opportunity at Eagle Valley Meadows

Long-term care experience working with dementia/Alzheimer’s strongly preferred

The Memory Care Support Specialist manages and implements the programs, philosophies and standards for the Memory Care Skilled Nursing Center.

Skills Needed:

· Clinical and Human Services knowledge: Understanding social work principles, psychosocial assessments and interventions.

Strong understanding of Person-Centered Approach to resident care.

Experience and knowledge of dementia related behaviors, strategies and best practices.

· Training: Train, observe and redirect staff through initial education and one-on-one education of the Alzheimer disease process.

· Interpersonal Communication: Empathetic engagement with residents and families.

Clear, effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.

Conflict resolution and mediation skills.

· Supportive Presence: Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.

· Collaboration: Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.

· Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in social work or in a human services field required.

· Experience working with residents diagnosed with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease

· Background in social services, behavioral health, memory care, or geriatric nursing in a long-term care (skilled nursing) setting strongly preferred

· Demonstrates C.A.R.E.

values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Benefits and perks include:

· Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday.

Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.

· Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance.

Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.

· Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO.

Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.

· Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.

· Team Culture: C.A.R.E.

Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across...