Memory Care Support Specialist

Company: American Senior Communities
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Memory Care Support SpecialistBring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities!Quarterly Retention Bonus & Quarterly Performance Review Increase ProgramsCompassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. We value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that we'll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. We take great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities?Lead our Auguste's Cottage Memory Care program! Our Auguste's Cottage program serves those living with dementia to maximize their quality of lifeServe as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who strive to maximize the physical and emotional wellness of each residentDirect the engagement program focusing on social enrichment for Cottage residents as well as social services assessment and care planningAct as a Dementia Care expert through advocacy and trainingOur commitment to our team for full-time employees:PayActiv - Have immediate access to up to 50% for your payMedical/Dental/Vision insurance available - Plans starting as low as $20 a weekTuition assistance and up to $500 for certificationsTelehealth options also availableNurse & CNA preceptor program - Become a mentor and get paid!Grow our staff thru the O2NE program that offers fully paid LPN or RN higher education and training401kPaid Time OffGenerous Employee Referral ProgramWorkforce Chaplains: Confidential, non-denomination resource available for anyone in the ASC familyRequirements:Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.Bachelor's degree in a related field required (psychology, social work, sociology, recreational therapy).Minimum of three years human services experience with two years working with dementia or Alzheimer's care/patients preferred.We are committed to the safety and health of our team members, residents and families we serve. As such, ASC is proud to have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring COVID-19 vaccination(s) for all employees, including contracted third-party staff and new hires effective June 1, 2021. In accordance with our mission to compassionately serve every resident with quality care and excellence, we firmly believe that vaccinating all employees is essential for our customer's safety and health. Should you have any questions regarding this, please speak with your recruiting contact directly.The Company understands and respects that a limited number of candidates may have personal reasons for not receiving the vaccine. As such, we are asking those candidates who wish to request an exemption from being required to be vaccinated, submit a request for their exemption through their Executive Director once hired.We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.#ASC123Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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