Memory Care Director Full-time Job

WE ARE SEEKING A FUN, ENERGETIC, DYNAMIC AND CREATIVE PERSON! IF THIS DESCRIBES YOU AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK AT A FUN, CARING, AMAZING COMMUNITY, THEN HAVE WE GOT THE JOB FOR YOU!

• Ensures provision of services to the residents and ensures that the all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and carried out.
• Assist residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks as needed and directed. This includes bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, bowel and bladder functions (e.g., take to bathroom, portable commode, change incontinency products, etc.), shaving, dressing, and hair care.
• Respond to resident’s needs promptly while maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, personal safety and confidentiality.
• At the direction of the Wellness Director and Executive Director, interview, hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with the company policy. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates with interest in care and management of individuals with dementia. Make recommendations to the Assisted Living Director, as requested, with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• At the direction of the Wellness Director and Executive Director, coordinate departmental schedules and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets and state law.
• Oversees continuing education and staff development programs for caregivers and medication aides, as regulated by Federal and State licensing requirements.
• Conduct or participate in orientation for new members of the department to ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of the goals, policies and procedures for the department.
• Conduct or schedule necessary training of department staff that ensures competent delivery of medications to residents, emergency procedures, record keeping, residents’ records and acceptable treatments. Ensure all care staff complete state required training.
• As directed by the Wellness Director and Executive Director, monitor and assist with all personal care services and medication provision provided to community residents. Ensure that all appropriate documentation has been completed, including charting, ADL documentation and medication documentation.
• Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department(s) during employee rest periods, meal periods and/ or absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties. This coverage may be for caregivers, medication aides or Memory Care unit care givers.
• At the direction of the Wellness Director and Executive Director, assist with the completion of resident assessment program in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines and company policies that govern resident assessment; administer pre-admission and periodic assessments to all residents and monitor changes in status. Provide reassessments on a regular basis, as requested by Wellness Director and Executive Director.
• Conduct interviews and observations on a continual basis of the residents to alert the Wellness Director and Executive Director and others of changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident. Participate in weekly service plan meetings, as requested.
• Act as care manager and resource person for the residents and their families. Contact physicians, family and others to obtain specific orders for care and represent the property to professional personnel, residents and the community, as directed by the Wellness Director and Executive Director.
• Coordinate prescription orders with doctors’ offices and pharmacy delivery of medications, as needed. Supervise central storage and delivery of medications.
• Assist the Wellness Director and Executive Director with monitoring infection control programs, specifically recognizing patterns of in-house infections and their potential spread as well as compliance of care staff with all safety programs.
• Conduct property tours and promote the property to members of the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location