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Social Worker Dementia Unit Care Coordinator

Mitchell Manor


Job Location:

Mitchell, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


Dementia Unit Care Coordinator


Mitchell Manor is seeking a compassionate and organized Dementia Unit Care Coordinator to support the daily coordination of care for residents living with dementia. This position works closely with residents families healthcare providers and staff to ensure personalized high-quality care.


Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate resident care plans and services.
  • Maintain accurate resident records and documentation.
  • Communicate with families healthcare providers and staff.
  • Assist with appointments healthcare documentation and administrative tasks.
  • Support compliance with facility policies and healthcare regulations.
  • Help ensure a safe compassionate and supportive environment for residents.


Qualifications:

  • Healthcare long-term care senior living or medical office experience preferred.
  • Strong communication organization and customer service skills.
  • Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of dementia care and healthcare regulations is a plus.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.


Associates or Bachelors degree in healthcare social services or mental health required.



Join the Mitchell Manor team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families!

Position Summary
  • The Social Worker plans organizes develops and implements Social Services programs ensure all medically-related emotional and social needs of patients are met in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
  • Reports to Social Services Director
Education Experience and Licensure/Certifications
  • Currently registered/licensed in applicable State (if required by State law). Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. (Not applicable in Hawaii)
  • Bachelors degree in a human services field (which may include gerontology) if working in a facility with 120 or more beds (see State law)
  • Two (2) years experience in health-care social work preferred
Specific Requirements
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of social services practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing social services functions in the post-acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the social services department
  • Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
  • Plan organize develop and implement social services program that meets the medically-related social and emotional needs of patients as well as State Federal corporate and division guidelines
  • Act as a patient advocate and provide education to staff regarding patient rights
  • Chart appropriately and timely
  • Assist patients and families through education financial planning assistance liaison with community agencies etc.
  • Follow-up to evaluate compliance with social services programs and patient plans
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read write speak and understand the English language
  • Lift 20 lbs floor to waist lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder lift and carry 20 lbs and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer


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Life Care Centers of America operates or manages more than 200 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and senior living campuses in 28 states.

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