Reminiscence Coordinator

When you join Sunrise Senior Living you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer healthier and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents their families and team members alike you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve grow and shine together.

COMMUNITY NAME

Sunrise of Burlington

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 residents 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 Alzheimers 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 residents 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 residents physical and behavioral changes.
• Establish a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimers Association chapter or other Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers 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.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined As part of our team you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support benefits and growth opportunities we offer the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include :

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

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

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Upon request Sunrise Senior Living will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process. If you require accommodation during this process please contact

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Corporate Risk Management,Electronics,Infection Control,Bakery,ELV,Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1