CRIS Memory Care Coordinator

Overview

The Memory Care Coordinator manages a caseload of unpaid caregivers of persons with dementia and responds to their needs by connecting them to resources, Memory Cafe, and Star‑C evidence‑based intervention. They assist with the Caregiver support group and Memory Cafe under the guidance of the Memory Care Program Manager.

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Education:

Experience In Lieu of Education;
Associate's Degree:
Human Services,

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• Assist family caregivers of persons with dementia with support and connection to needed resources.
• Serve unpaid caregivers of persons with dementia through the Star‑C evidence‑based intervention.
• Manage a support group for caregivers of persons with dementia that meets at least monthly.
• Conduct education opportunities for clients about dementia, brain health and, if needed, Stressbusters for caregivers of persons with dementia, aging mastery, Fit & Strong, Bingo Cize.
• Conduct ongoing outreach to clients at least monthly.
• Assist with implementation of Memory Cafe events for persons with dementia and their family caregivers.
• Work with clients in home visits and through screen‑based technology.
• Collect needed data from clients and capture case notes for intervention. Analyze data to look for trends.

Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

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The compensation range for this position is $20.02 per hour – $32.43 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.