Open To Work
Randy Landis
Clare Bridge Program Manager
Circle Pines,MN
Summary
As the Memory Care Community Manager, I am responsible for the overall planning, coordination and implementation of a wide and varied scope of activities and programs designed to meet the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents through the community's person-centered, activity-focused programming. My position works closely with the community's clinical team in an effort to ensure care planning and to promote open communication regarding the Memory Care resident's overall well-being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clare Bridge Program Manager (Memory Care)
Brookdale Memory Care
Eagan, MN
03.2022 - Current
- Overseeing full implementation of resident and family engagement's overall dementia care program.
- Directly coaching and leading associates who are caregivers within the community.
- Providing oversight to ensure Care Associates deliver person centered programming, dining, and care.
- Collaborating with our leadership team to provide dementia training, preadmission/move-in/move out process of residents, hiring, and education of associates regarding dementia care including how to lead programs and interventions for behavioral expression.
- Planning and coordinating a calendar of dementia friendly programs that meet the specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community.
Memory Care Community Manager
The Waterford
Brooklyn Park, MN
05.2020 - 02.2022
- As the Memory Care Community Manager, I am responsible for the overall planning, coordination and implementation of a wide and varied scope of activities and programs designed to meet the unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents through the community's person-centered, activity-focused programming.
- Managing and directing functions of the activities programming in the Memory Care to include ongoing staff training and program implementation.
- Directing Memory Care staff in the planning and coordination of the Memory Care.
- Evaluating resident activity needs and working in collaboration with Nursing and Activity staff members to explore opportunities for resident engagement, planning and scheduling all daily activities based on individual needs and resident interest.
- Greeting new residents upon admission and orientating them and their families to the programming aspects of the Memory Care.
- Embracing the person centered care model that empowers staff to keep the individual at the center of the care planning and decision making process. Ensuring that residents are supported in achieving the highest level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
- Behavior interventions and problem solving for Memory Care residents.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of resident's progress.
- Planning and facilitating resident care conferences.
- Reviewing and addressing the concerns and suggestions of residents and family members, and resolving customer service issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborating with Executive Director, Community Team Leaders and team members to assure appropriate provision of care and services and facilitating problem or issue resolution.
- Ensuring necessary supplies and resources are on hand for each program. Purchasing inventory supplies and equipment.
- Serving as Manager on Duty on scheduled late shifts and weekends.
Memory Care Lead Activities Assistant (Director's Assistant)
The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest Senior Living
Rogers, MN
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Promoted from Activities Assistant to Lead Activities Assistant in September of 2019.
- Overseeing the floor on all memory care neighborhoods.
- Stepping in and conducting activities on neighborhoods.
- Submitting invoices, creating requisitions and receipts.
- Leading campus tours for new hires.
- Constructing activity program calendars: Fulfilling the desired requirements by including each of FiveStar's Five Domains daily. Appropriate activities applied to our five neighborhoods that complement their level of cognitive ability and care. Accurately scheduling entertainment services and volunteers.
- One of the 8 candidates chosen throughout all FiveStar communities to attend and promote at the Senior Games of 2019.
- Selected to attend and promote The Wellstead at the Riverwood National Golf Course tournament in the summer of 2019.
Activities Assistant
Wellstead of Rogers & Diamond Crest Assisted Living
Rogers, MN
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Working with small, medium and large groups.
Dietary Server
Sholom Home
Saint Paul, MN
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Meal truck delivering, serving food, waiting on residents, taking orders, cleaning kitchen and dining areas.
Dietary Server
Langton Place
Roseville, MN
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Serving food, taking orders, waiting on residents, washing dishes, organizing groceries, escorting residents to rooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree - Art Therapy
University of Wisconsin
05.2017
A.A. degree - undefined
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
12.2014
High school diploma - undefined
Centennial High School
06.2012
Skills
- Alto Saxophone
- Caregiving
- Memory Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Senior Care
Certification
CPR/First Aid, 2017-08-30
Volunteer Experience
- Lighthouse of Superior Senior Care, Service Learning Projects, 2016-03-01 to 2016-11-30, Plan, prepare, and lead Art Therapy activities for seniors including residents with dementia.
- St. Joseph's Church, Youth Group Leader, 2007-06-01 to 2011-08-31, Lead and monitor youth group projects.
- Lyngblomsten Senior Care Center, Volunteer, Take residents with dementia outdoors, participate in activities with residents including bingo, movement, games, and conversations.
- Various, Volunteer, Volunteer at car washes, thrift stores, Feed My Starving Children, Wargo Nature Center, local residences, Centennial Square Program, women's shelters, and area churches.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteTimeline
Clare Bridge Program Manager (Memory Care)
Brookdale Memory Care
03.2022 - Current
Memory Care Community Manager
The Waterford
05.2020 - 02.2022
Memory Care Lead Activities Assistant (Director's Assistant)
The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest Senior Living
09.2017 - 05.2020
Activities Assistant
Wellstead of Rogers & Diamond Crest Assisted Living
09.2017 - 09.2019
Dietary Server
Sholom Home
01.2014 - 10.2016
Dietary Server
Langton Place
01.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science degree - Art Therapy
University of Wisconsin
A.A. degree - undefined
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
High school diploma - undefined
Centennial High School