Memory Care Director

Do you have a passion for Memory Care? Do you enjoy in creating a special home for those with dementia? Consider growing your career at Traditions of Deerfield.

The Memory Care Director (LPN) provides assistance to residents, families, and caregivers in a manner that exceeds community service expectations. Familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population is essential for this role, including those with dementia or memory loss.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Ensure completion of appropriate resident assessment & related documentation for each Memory Care resident before, during, and after move-in.
• Complete appropriate social history documentation for all residents considered for Memory Care before, during, and after move-in.
• Ensures specialized programming services are delivered to Memory Care residents and appropriate documentation for same is completed timely.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises Memory Care activity staff to implement group activities as well as specialized programming & services to Memory Care residents.
• Trains Memory Care staff to implement specialized programming & services to Memory Care residents.
• Collaborates with Wellness Director to develop and maintain appropriate documentation and work flow for Memory Care.
• Maintains residents’ records and documentation of services.
• Facilitates an environment that promotes the optimal well-being and maintains the highest level of functioning for each resident.
• Ensures the needs of each resident are met according to their individualized service plan.
• Provides orientation to new residents, families, and employees regarding Memory Care.
• Collaborates with the Wellness Director to ensure Memory Care employees are appropriately educated and trained.
• Partners with the Wellness Director to address health concerns of Memory Care residents.
• Communicates with families and/or responsible party regarding Memory Care services, specialized programming, and the overall well-being of residents residing in Memory Care.
• Develops and implements monthly activity calendar for Memory Care residents based on their varied backgrounds, needs, and enjoyment.
• Coordinates and participants in the monthly Community Specific support group.
• Facilitates the involvement of resident families, members of the community and volunteers in activities and events.
• Actively seeks opportunities for professional development.
• Maintains the Memory Care common spaces in a neat and orderly manner.
• Serves on the Community’s Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises the Memory Care activity staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interview, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Collaboratively supervises and trains Memory Care caregivers, along with the Wellness Director, working with Memory Care residents. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. In partnership with the Wellness Director in appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Rotates on-call supervisory duties as determined by the Executive Director to satisfy the needs of the Community.
• Serves in rotation as Weekend Manager on Duty.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends due to special events.

Education and Qualifications

• To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Preferred Associates or Bachelor Degree in a human services related field.
• Minimum of one to three years’ experience working with residents with memory loss in a long term care environment or assisted living community.
• Minimum of one-year experience of serving in a lead or supervisory position.
• LPN preferred.

Note: The essential functions of this job may be revised or updated as community needs dictate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person