Memory Care Support Specialist

The Commons on Meridian Assisted Living is now hiring a Memory Care Support Specialist

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities!

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities?


* Maintain, demonstrate, and forward a Person-Centered Approach to resident care within the Memory Care Center environment.


* Ensure the delivery of compassionate quality of care approach to residents.


* Assist team to effectively manage resident behavioral expressions and interventions through a non-pharmacological and person-centered approach.


* Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the development and maintenance of the social service and activity portions of the plan of care for each resident.


* Interact with residents and family members to educate about dementia, answer questions, and resolve concerns.


* Observe and provide staff education on Alzheimer disease progression.


* Interpret and evaluate program policy and procedures. 

What’s in it for you? Benefits and perks include:


* Top competitive market wages


* Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and

*opportunities to earn additional PTO


* Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv

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* Paid training, skills certification & career development support


* Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option


* Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts


* 401(k) retirement plan options


* Lucrative employee referral bonus program


* Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement

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* Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program


* Employee assistance program & wellness support


* Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more



*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

 Requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (psychology, social work, sociology, recreational therapy).


* Activities Director certification preferred.


* Minimum of three years human services experience with two years working with dementia or Alzheimer’s care/patients preferred.


* Demonstrates C.A.R.E.

values to our residents, family members, customers, and staff.

About our Senior Living Division

Our Senior Living Division offers team members the opportunity to advance their career while working in a fast paced and rewarding environment.

We take pride in offering our residents more than just a place to rest their head.

As a member of the Senior Living division, you will have the opportunity to use your skills to enhance the lifestyles of our residents and help them explore their passions. Our whole-person centered care focuses on nurturing the physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being of our residents.

The hands-on experience you will gain allows you the opportunity to cre...