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Form of workMemory Care Program Manager / Director
- Start Date: ASAP, within the next few weeks
- Salary: starting salary based on experience & credentials
- Shift/Schedule: This is a full time day shift position that may involve some weekend hours as we build the program
You're not just your job title. Your role here extends far beyond your job description. You are a friend and family member to each resident. You know their name and their story. You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care. This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care sectors.
When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.
A little more about our center:
The Terrace is a classic Skilled Nursing Facility that has 115 beds, with a heavy emphasis on long term resident care and a small, but growing, short-term rehab unit. This close-knit team is welcoming and always willing to jump in to help out when you need it. What makes us unique:
- 4-Star Quality measure - this means we provide excellent clinical care!
- 30% of our residents are late stage Memory Care patients and we are one of the only nursing homes in the area with dementia programming.
- We have a busy Activities Department that keeps our residents engaged with low level sensory rooms, cognitive therapeutic games, regular entertainment and cooking classes.
As a Memory Care Program Manager, you will implement, lead and manage all functions for this interdisciplinary, facility wide program. We do not have a locked Dementia/Memory Care Unit; our patients are throughout the center. You will hire, train and supervise your team (activities and support staff). You will be involved with quality measures, budgeting, events calendar, program management and reporting metrics. You will partner with our strong therapy director and be supported by a dynamic regional leader ready to help you succeed. This is a highly visible and hands-on leadership position, where you will be interfacing with patients, family members and staff every day.
What's in it for you:
- Implement, lead and manage a brand new program - a terrific opportunity for your career
- Flexible scheduling
- iPads for bedside documentation
- a large employee breakroom with amenities
- Employee recognition program
- Annual merit increase opportunities
- Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
- Refer-a-Friend programs - Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
- Educational Assistance program - We'll help you $ pay $ for your classes.
- Administrator in Training (AIT) program for employees!
Sometimes this position is referred to as a center's Alzheimer's Unit Manager or Memory Care Director. We call it a Program Manager.
Here's what we need from you:
- * Ideally, 1-2+ years prior experience in a skilled nursing facility as a Memory Care Unit/Program Manager (or similar title)
- * Prior experience as an Activity Director is desired (you will be overseeing the Activities team/dept)
- * Certified Dementia Care Practitioner or a Certified Dementia Care Trainer is helpful
- * Assoc. or BA degree in a health related field is ideal. Such as: or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Social Worker (or similar), 36 hour IL Activity Director Certification...
- * Electronic medical records experience (Point Click Care or PCC) is ideal
Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.
This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.
Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.
