Director Of Memory Care

We welcome you to apply for the opportunity to join a dynamic company with dedicated associates who have identified us of being a "Great Place To Work Company". As a member of our leadership team you will have oversight for non-licensed operations in Memory Care. Has the responsibility of the safety and well-being of all MC residents. Actively manages resident safety, life enrichment programs, non-licensed care, social settings in dining, and appropriate dementia environment. Has the ability as an Alzheimer’s trainer, support group facilitator and family advocate. Is overall responsible for providing a pleasant living environment for residents under his/her charge and creates a positive workplace for associates.

Job Details
Description

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.
• 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

Behaviors

Required

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Assisted Living: 1 year (Required)
• Activities Director/Life Enrichment: 1 year (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)
• Alzheimer's/Dementia: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person