Job description

Reminiscence / Memory Care Coordinator

Baskin Ridge, NJ

Sunrise Senior Living was again named as one of the Best Workplaces in Aging Services by Fortune and certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 5th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Job ID: 2023-185120

JOB OVERVIEW

"Sunrise is the best place that I've ever worked, simply because of the people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our focus is doing what's right for the resident. For me, that's a big breath of fresh air."

- Sunrise Leader

At Sunrise, our Reminiscence Coordinator is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the reminiscence neighborhood. The Reminiscence Coordinator will champion the resident care and programs, and share your knowledge through outreach and support to families.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

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 residents day

• Manages the assessment process to determine levels of care and staff

• Ensures that the community follows all federal, state 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

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

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sunrise are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

Sunrise Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. Team members may also be eligible to receive a bonus based on their position. Some leadership roles are eligible to receive annual bonuses. All team members have the potential to receive spot bonuses and other incentive awards.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.

At Sunrise, you will

Make a Difference Every Day

We are passionate about our mission to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community

The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

Ignite Your Potential

We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER:

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

SEARCH FIRM REPRESENTATIVES PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Sunrise Senior Living is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to Sunrise Senior Living by any means, be it via email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Sunrise Senior Living in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of Sunrise Senior Living, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by Sunrise Senior Living as a result of such unsolicited referral or through any other means.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Basking Ridge, NJ 07920: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dementia care: 1 year (Preferred)
• supervisory and management: 1 year (Preferred)
• assisting residents in life skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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