Memory Care Director

Memory Care Director - AVIVA West Hartford

AVIVA West Hartford is an Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care community. We believe that every day is the perfect day to have a great day. That’s why everything we offer – from our homey and historic campus to our wonderfully compassionate staff – is focused on making that happen. For independent living, assisted living, and memory care, there simply is no better community in the Hartford area than AVIVA West Hartford. Built in the early twentieth century, this grand, historic landmark puts you just minutes from downtown Hartford’s museums, parks, medical centers, shops, and restaurants.

The Memory Care Director (MCD) ensures the residents in our Memory Care area of our community are treated with respect and get the care and opportunities they deserve to live their life fully. The MCD ensures compliance with all current industry standards and guidelines.

The Memory Care Director is responsible for developing and executing a strategic approach to memory care, while overseeing the day-to-day programming of the neighborhood. This position will be responsible for maintaining an organized daily program while working with residents to create an exceptional activity experience.

This is a salaried position that will require working Tuesday through Saturday weekly, with some flexible hours as needed and participating in a manager on duty rotation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as an energetic leader who develops high performing talent and builds positive morale and an excellent culture in keeping with company values.
• Contribute to onboarding and development of talent and train and mentor associates.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate the programming of the department in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Assure activities are effectively planned and executed in a functional schedule in an appropriate manner.
• Schedule associates, supervise effectiveness, observe skills and interactions, while providing insight on performance.
• Communicate recommendations to the executive director and director of health services as necessary concerning the operation of the memory care neighborhood.
• Maintain an ongoing quality assurance program and provide appropriate plans of action to correct any identified deficiencies.
• Maintain an active fall prevention and hydration program.
• Actively communicate changes in care, change in condition, and celebrations of life with family members, residents, physicians, and other 3rd party partners.
• Meet with associates and evaluate feedback to ensure safety and appropriate level of care.
• Develop methods for coordination of the memory care department’s services with other Resident Services, to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Oversee surveys and inspections made by government agencies as well as internal QA or risk audits.
• Monitor and maintain compliance documentation in the areas of, but not limited to, MAR’s, incidents, family concerns, associates concerns, resident clinical information, and required reports.
• Assist in resident care as needed. Model behavioral expressions and interventions with associates.
• Develop, present, and attend in-service meetings.
• Complete and adhere to all other tasks and responsibilities set by the direct supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least 5 years experience in Senior Living and Memory Care.
• Ability to read and write in English (Spanish helpful but not required)
• Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Experience leading teams
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suites
• Medication administration certification specific to the state
  
  

Full-time Employees Can Take Advantage Of

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid time off accrued up to 15 days per year
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Emergency Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance available
• Company matching 401k
• Available pay advance (daily pay)
  
  

Aviva Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.