What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Director-LVN position at Tradition Senior Living?
MEMORY CARE DIRECTOR
The Tradition Senior Living is a Texas-based Luxury Senior Living organization committed to excellence in all we do to serve our residents. Since our inception, we have expanded to multiple locations in the Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth areas. Each community offers a comprehensive continuum of care that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
Here at TSL, we are dedicated to not only providing exceptional care to our residents but also fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization that specializes in offering high quality experience for Seniors in your community and values innovation, compassion, and excellence in senior care, apply now!
We are currently seeking a Memory Care Director at our Houston-Woodway community. In this role, you will be responsible for coordination of all resident care and staffing of Memory Care services. The MCD will provide input related to pre-admission assessments and decision-making, reassessments and care plans. The MCD will offer dementia-related expertise to assist the resident and his or her responsible party in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the resident. The MCD will liaise with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations (including the local Alzheimer's Association Chapter) and other health-related service agencies to provide services to the residents, support to families and training staff on an ongoing basis. Additionally, the Memory Care Program Director will be responsible for interviewing, hiring, evaluating, coordinating, motivating, monitoring performance, scheduling, and supervising the memory care department staff. The Memory Care Director reports directly to our Healthcare Director who oversees day to day operations of the community's Healthcare department.
Responsibilities...
- Coordinate care for all residents by creating an environment and flow to the day that matches each resident's physical and cognitive needs.
- With support from social programming, ensure all memory care staff are trained to provide programming and activities to ensure proper engagement (activities) at all times.
- Communicate with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of residents as needed.
- Participate in community's resident assessment program in accordance with company policy and state regulations. Provide input to Healthcare Director regarding Memory Care resident pre-admission assessments and reassessments.
- Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets, and state law.
- Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during employee absences through either delegation or personal completion of duties.
- Responsible for ensuring MC staffing is up to date on OnShift.
- On-call rotation with the Healthcare Director and Assisted Living Director.
- Interface with pharmacy/family to ensure orders are accurate.
- New hire orientation – ensure the process is finalized and coordinate duties effectively.
Required...
- Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses
- Current Texas LVN license.
- Must have two years of management experience, working with persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
- Knowledge of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia; provide documentation on certifications and related continuing education
- At least two-years of experience working with residents with dementia
- Be passionate to providing a high-quality of customer service and resident satisfaction
- Organized, excellent communication, follow through, able to work as a part of a team and solution-orientated
Here’s why you should consider joining our team:
- Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and other perks to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of our employees.
- Growth Opportunities: As a rapidly growing company, we provide numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement. We are committed to helping our employees achieve their career goals and reach their full potential.
- Diverse Opportunities: With a variety of roles across our multiple locations, you can find a position that matches your skills and interests. Whether you are passionate about healthcare, hospitality, administration, facilities, food & beverage or management, The Tradition offers diverse opportunities to thrive in your chosen field.
The Tradition Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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