Memory Health Program Coordinator - Part-Time

North Hill Retirement Community

Needham, Massachusetts

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Career Development, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Dementia, Documentation, English Language, Fitness, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Healthcare, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Medical Genetics, Memory Hardware, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Military, Needs Assessment, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, People Management, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Needham, Massachusetts
POSTED
1 day ago
Memory Health Program Coordinator 
Schedule: Part-Time 16 Hours | Tuesday & Thursday
 
Position Summary
The Memory Health Coordinator supports and coordinates memory care services for Residents with cognitive changes, promoting their physical, social, and emotional well-being. This role assists in delivering memory-related programs, provides guidance to team members, and collaborates with the Manager of Memory Health Services to ensure best practices in dementia care across the continuum.

Job Specific Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • Delivers person-centered, evidence-based programming that supports cognitive and emotional well-being
  • Provides and receives constructive feedback to continuously improve services
  • Advocates for Residents and communicates effectively with families, Team Members, and other departments
  • Adapts programming to meet Resident needs and provides Team Members with tools and strategies for effective memory care
  • Monitors and reports on changes in Resident behavior or condition to appropriate Team Members
  • Guides Team Members in promoting positive outcomes for Residents
  • Collaborates with the Memory Health Manager and other departments to ensure coordinated care
  • Builds trusting relationships with Residents and families to support quality of life
  • Assists in implementing, maintaining, and evaluating memory care programs
  • Prepares reports and documentation to inform decision-making and support team communication
  • Identifies program needs and contributes to ongoing improvements
  • Creates a welcoming, personalized experience for each Resident
  • Promotes engagement by tailoring activities and interactions with individual interests and abilities
  • Meets department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements
  • Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, applicable local laws regarding health, safety or environment
Required Skills and Abilities 
  • Effective communicator in one-on-one and small group settings
  • Strong organizational, time management, and record-keeping skills
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making in routine situations
  • Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
  • When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
  • Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
  • Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed 
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Experience in senior living and/or dementia care preferred
  • Willingness to complete dementia-related training
  • Uses basic Microsoft programs (Word, Excel), email, and office equipment
  • Basic knowledge of dementia and cognitive decline
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
 
North Hill Offers
Health & Dental Benefits
401K with company match
Career Development Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Healthcare Academy Training
Free meals
Free on-site fitness center
Free parking
 
Pay Range: $25/hour
Individual compensation within this range is based on a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, fair, and reflects the value each candidate brings to the role. 
 
North Hill is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. North Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.
 
North Hill embraces diversity and believes that our community is enriched when people from varied cultures, backgrounds and attitudes come together in shared interests. We welcome people of every race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, political view and familial status. We thrive collectively in an environment of inclusivity that encourages a free exchange of ideas.

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North Hill Retirement Community