Reminiscence/Memory Care Coordinator, Job offer in Oakville, Ontario

Responsibilities:

• You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities
• You will notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service
• You will assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile
• Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident’s day
• Manages the assessment process to determine levels of care and staff
• Ensures that the community follows all federal, provincial and local laws and regulations and Sunrise standards as it pertains to resident care and services
• Assists the executive director in completing the annual community budget
• Achieves the Team Member Engagement goals and actively leads in the Engagement Improvement Planning sessions
• Keeps abreast of professional developments in the field by reading, attending conferences and training sessions
• Creates, updates and approves schedules, vacation request and performance appreasials of the memory care neighbour team.  

Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year management experience in a dementia care environment and working with memory impaired seniors
• College degree required
• One (1) year supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling required
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles and interests
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations
• Competent in organizational, time management skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times