Dir. Of Memory Care

Essential Functions:
• Supervise and direct Memory Care associates.
• Maintain stimulating life enrichment activity programs that
empower, maintain and support individual preferences and
capabilities.
• Maintain environments that promote feelings of safety and
security, overall well-being and happiness in personal and
congregate areas of the community.
• Maintain a positive social model (non-clinical) resulting in a
homelike environment.
• Interview residents and families prior to admission and partner in
review with the Director of Resident Care. Completion of Person
Centered Care (PCC) reviews on all new residents admitted.
• Ensure residents non licensed Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, continence care,
mobility and other functions are being met through partnership
with Director of Resident Care.
• Train associates and model expectation for resident's successful
dining experience.
• Responds to resident, family and associate concerns in an
appropriate, timely and courteous manner.
• Develop and execute calendar of Life Enrichment programs.
Ensure proper documentation of Life Enrichment programs on a
daily basis.
• Oversight of Family Partnership volunteer program for memory
care.
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• Ensure that associates makes resident rounds every two hours or as
required to ensure safety.
• Assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of residents.
• Accept any other tasks, assignments or requests as deemed
necessary by the Executive Director.
• Recognizing changes in residents' conditions and reporting such
changes to the Director of resident care.
• Reporting immediately all accidents involving residents to the
Director of Resident Care.
• Understanding and communicating fire and emergency procedures,
hazardous materials, MSDS, and Community safety precautions.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with Universal
Precautions including but not limited to infection control
standards, hazardous waste policies, blood borne pathogens and all
safety rules.
• Pursuing education development in Alzheimer's disease and
related disorders.
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety
of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability
to perform the job safely or competently.
Non-Essential Functions:
• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life
Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
if applicable
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on
a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person
using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure
environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education and experience;
subject to State requirements.
• Training in dementia care or Alzheimer's is strongly preferred.
• Able to effectively supervise a diverse employee work group
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• One to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent
combination of education, experience and staff management
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook software. Basic
typing skills required
• Previous experience in caring for seniors in an assisted living or
nursing home environment.
• Supervision and management experience to supervise staff.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,
associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Able to calculate figures and amounts in order to manage supply
and expense budget
• Basic CPR/first aid training
• Knowledge of current Federal and State laws pertaining to assisted
living and/or Memory Care communities
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
This position requires time spent on the following physical activities:
None Under 1/3 to Over
1/3 2/3 2/3
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Walk |||x__||
Sit ||x__|||
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel |||x__||
Reach with hands and arms |||x__||
Climb or balance |__x||||
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl ||x__|||
Talk or hear ||||x__|
Taste or smell |__x||||
This position requires time spent lifting weight or exerting force in the following
manner:
None Under 1/3 to Over
1/3 2/3 2/3
Up to 10 pounds |||x__||
Up to 25 pounds ||__x|||
Up to 50 pounds ||__x|||
Up to 100 pounds |x__||||
More than 100 pounds |x__||||
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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)