POSITION SUMMARY

The Memory Care Director is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the residents with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory loss conditions. The person in this role will create an environment that minimizes the risks and maximizes the safety and well-being of the residents and assist them in managing various stages of memory loss.

ESSENTIALDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A. RoleResponsibilities– JobKnowledge

• Collaborate with the Activities Director to create enrichment programs tailored for residents in all stages of Dementia and Alzheimer’s that help preserve their skills.
• Help promote program activities to residents and family members to get them excited about participating.
• Track and document daily activities.
• Serve as emotional support for residents and visiting family members.
• Establish and organize a monthly activity calendar and ensure needed supplies are available.
• Cooperate with the Director of Nursing and other facility staff members that are responsible for the personal care of the resident to ensure the health and social services available to the residents are top quality and the residents’ needs are adequately being met. 
• Peform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

·Associate degree in social work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.

·Entry level experience: one or more years combined experience in Alzheimer's/Dementia Care. Senior Recreation Programming and management is required. 

·Special Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant a plus. 

·Must be able to communicate in the capacity necessary to perform the tasks required.

·Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations.

·Must create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, care, and support for residents.

·Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five pounds.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required in this position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all requirements, duties and skills required. I understand that I may be asked and required to do assignments not listed above.