Reminiscence / Memory Care 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.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

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)/Individualized Care Plan (ICP), 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.

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:

• Plans, organizes, develops, and leads 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.
• Champions the all-embracing quality delivery of the Resident Centered model.
• Acts as the community champion in reminiscence programming and activities.
• Partners 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.
• Designs, schedules, and facilitates the reminiscence program incorporating Life Skills and focusing on creating pleasant days, including a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Partners with the Resident Care Director (RCD) to ensure that the residents clinical needs are addressed.
• Reviews, prior to move-in, the resident’s preferences and needs and schedules the Family Meeting to discuss the Resident Profile.
• Facilitates the Individualized Service Plan (ISP)/Individualized Care Plan (ICP) and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration, and resident engagement in Life Skills programming.
• Manages the assessment process to determine levels of care and staff.
• Oversees planning for family events and services.
• Exercises some discretion and independent judgment in performing and assessing needs of the residents.
• Partners with the dining service coordinator to ensure meeting individualized resident needs and preferences and participates in the dining experience daily.
• Understands resident changes in condition and takes appropriate action including communication to family and physician.
• Reviews, reads, notates, and initials Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes.
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization.
• Facilitates network contacts and arranges for speakers from community groups and organizations to provide educational support for families of the residents and serves as the liaison with the community Alzheimer’s specialists,
• Ensures monthly family support group meetings are planned and facilitated.
• Partners with RSD 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:

• Ensures that the community follows all federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations and Sunrise standards as it pertains to resident care and services.
• Develops and implements appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies in compliance with Sunrise expectations for regulatory compliance.
• Develops a thorough working knowledge of current and evolving state/provincial laws, regulations, policies, and procedures dictated for residents and ensures compliance.
• Partners with leadership team to ensure and promote community is in compliance with OSHA/British Columbia Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requirements.
• Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.

Financial Management:

• Assists in the presentation and value of Sunrise’s products and services for our residents, families, team members, and targeted referral sources.
• Assists the Executive Director (ED) in completing the annual community budget.
• Understands and manages the department budget to include labor/labour and other expenses and its impact on the community’s bottom line.
• Reviews monthly financial statements and implements plans of action for deficiencies.
• Processes and submits monthly expenses and budget data timely per Sunrise policies and internal business controls.
• Coordinates with the community team to achieve maximum staff economies and cross training when applicable.
• Understands the internal cost associated with all Sunrise resident care programs.

Training, Leadership and Team Member Development:

• Manages the department, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, supervising, training, coaching, and disciplining.
• Ensures completion and compliance of all required team member paperwork.
• Partners in the delivery and participation in Sunrise University Training and self-study programs during the required timeframe.
• Presents at least two (2) minimodules a month to team members.
• Develops a working knowledge of state/provincial regulations and ensures compliance through supervising and coaching team members.
• Achieves the Team Member Engagement goals and actively leads in the Engagement Improvement Planning sessions.
• Completes team member staffing and scheduling according to operational and budgetary guidelines.
• Reviews timekeeping practices and payroll reports daily to ensure all hours worked are recorded and appropriately paid.
• Conducts timely performance appraisals with meaningful conversations.
• Holds team accountable, corrects actions when necessary, and documents.
• Attends regular meetings; Stand Up, Cross Over, Department Head, Town Hall, Quality Improvement, and others as directed by the ED.
• Keeps abreast of professional developments in the field by reading and attending conferences and training sessions.
• Maintains compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.

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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

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

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

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