Memory Care Director

Overview

The Memory Care/Journey Program Director is responsible for coordination of all clinical, programming and staffing aspects of the Journey/Memory Care Program at a WellQuest Living community. This includes pre-admission assessments and decision-making, resident programming, staffing, staff-training and supervision. Assist the resident and his or her family in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the residents. Liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations (to include the local Alzheimer's Association Chapter) and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents. Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy. Make recommendations to the Executive Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.

Responsibilities

1. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Journey/Memory Care unit at the community, as well as it programs and activities, in accordance with the Federal and State policies governing dementia resident care.

2. 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 Executive Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.

3. Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets and state law.

6. Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during employee absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.

9. Conduct and coordinate the completion of resident assessment for the Journey/Memory Care 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.

11. May be required to interview potential residents and families, complete a pre- placement assessment and needs and services plan, obtain medical records and other requirements as outlined in Title 22 for an admission to the community.

12. Conduct interviews and observations on a continual basis of the residents to alert the Executive Director, family and others of changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident. Conduct monthly service plan meeting.

14. Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.

15. Act as Journey/Memory 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.

19. Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards. Responsible for coordinating special provisions for the safety of residents with special needs, i.e., visual deficits, hearing loss.

Requirements

Prefer two years of college in gerontology, nursing, social work or related health or human service field or a licensed professional. Prefer two (2) years experience providing residential care to the elderly or similar experience with specialized dementia care programs.

Be able to explain ideas and to communicate complex ideas to a wide audience (employees, residents, family members, governmental agencies, public, etc.), both in writing and verbally. Be proficient in basic office equipment (including a personal computer) for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.

Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.

Employee must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community. Employee must possess current first aid training. Employee must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a background check?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Memory care: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR / First Aid (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000