Reminiscence Coordinator

JOB OVERVIEW

The Reminiscence Coordinator is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the reminiscence neighborhood. Responsibilities include promoting excellence in resident care in accordance with each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP), programming, providing outreach and support to families, being resourceful and knowledgeable with the Family Resource Library and the evolving information on Alzheimer’s disease. Responsible for championing the designated care manager concept throughout the neighborhood, assisting in the recruiting, hiring, and training of team members, completing staffing, scheduling and timekeeping review, team member recognition, engagement, and performance management.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows :

Resident Care and Programs

• Plan, organize, develop, and lead the overall operation of the reminiscence neighborhood(s) in accordance with federal, state / provincial, and local laws, and Sunrise Senior Living standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Champion the all-embracing quality delivery of the Resident Centered model.
• Act as the community champion in reminiscence programming and activities.
• Partner with the Activities and Volunteer Coordinator (AVC) to ensure a variety of appropriate and individualized activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities.
• Design, schedule, and facilitate the reminiscence program incorporating Life Skills and focusing on creating pleasant days, including a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Partner with the Resident Care Director (RCD) to ensure that the residents clinical needs are addressed.
• Review, prior to move-in, the resident’s preferences and needs and schedule the Family Meeting to discuss the Resident Profile.
• Facilitate the ISP and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration, and resident engagement in Life Skills programming.
• Support the RCD with the assessment process to determine levels of care and staff.
• Oversee planning for family events and services.
• Exercise some discretion and independent judgment in performing and evaluating needs of the residents.
• Partner with the dining service coordinator to ensure meeting individualized resident needs and preferences and participate in the dining experience daily.
• Understand resident changes in condition and take appropriate action including communication to family.
• Review clinical alerts to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes.
• Establish a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization.
• Facilitate network contacts and arrange for speakers from community groups and organizations to provide educational support for families of the residents and serve as the liaison with the community Alzheimer’s specialists.
• Ensure monthly family support group meetings are planned and facilitated.
• Partner with RCD ensuring that Sunrise clinical indicators are met and are below established benchmarks in restraint free environment, weight management, anti-psychotics, and behavior management.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Financial Management

Training, Leadership and Team Member Development

Core Competencies

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.