Director of Memory Care 
Job Description

Accolade Healthcare
Department: Administration
Reports To: Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
 
POSITION PURPOSE
Directs the Memory Care staff overseeing the daily operations of the unit and the providing of activities to residents on a 7 day per week basis.
NATURE AND SCOPE
The Director of Memory Care's responsibilities include

1.) Ensuring the provision of quality activities on a 7-day week basis to the residents of the Accolade Healthcare Nursing Home in accordance with Federal, State and Local standards and regulations. 
2.) The incumbent is responsible for the recruitment and hiring of Memory Care staff. This position monitors the job performance of the Memory Care staff, monitors Memory Care performance evaluations and recommends employee promotions and terminations to the Nursing Home Administrator. The Director of Memory Care monitors the staffing levels of various activity sections.
3.) The Director of Memory Care develops activity service objectives, policies and procedures and directs the implementation of these objectives. The incumbent continuously monitors Federal and State guidelines and requirements and revises Departmental procedures accordingly. This position recommends in-service educational programs geared to the specialized needs of geriatric patients. This position also monitors on-going staff development programs for all Memory Care personnel. The Director of Memory Care functions as a liaison between the residents, their families, staff and the general public providing information on Memory Care services. The Director of Memory Care assures that there is compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and resident assessments. The Director of Memory Care monitors the quality of activities provided to the facilities residents as a group or one on one bases.

4.) This position assists with the preparation of the Departmental annual budget and maintains the operating budgets for personnel and activity equipment and makes budget recommendations as to the purchase of such equipment.

5.) The Director of Memory Care must thrive on creatively providing quality activity services to our residents.

6.) Coordinates admissions for new and returning residents

7.) Conducts small group and individual tours of the facility and provides information to prospective residents and their families

8.) Coordinates moves within the facility

9.) Conducts and supervises bi-annual employee in-service programs pertaining to resident rights and responsibilities

10.) Manages the Social Services department annual budget

11.) Establishes rapport and counsels with residents and their families

12.) Serves on various quality improvement committees

13.) Works with coworkers, supervisors and staff from all departments to solve problems and improve processes and services for residents and the facility

14.) Adjusts priorities and schedules to meet resident and facility needs

15.) Reports and assists in the correction of problems related to the safety, cleanliness and comfort of the residents and work areas. Ensures universal precautions and infection control techniques are followed and maintained.

16.) Works to improve job skills, knowledge and performance

17.) Follows established personnel, department and facility policies and procedures

18.) Attends mandatory educational programs and training identified by the facility

19.) Accepts changes in work schedule/assignments to meet the needs of the residents

20.) Performs other related duties as assigned

The desired minimum requirements necessary to effectively perform position responsibilities include completion of skilled nursing activity program; excellent management skills or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience, and the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing, to complete required Activity Department & Social Services Department documentation, and respect for the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA. 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Determines staffing levels and monitors for adequacy in provision of activities and social services to residents.
Oversees administrative functions in Memory Care Unit. 
Recommends and collaborates in in-service education programs to promote staff development.
Monitors the quality and type of activities and services provided on all residential units, and the resident outcomes influenced by each resident individually.

Any task asked by the administrator for resident activities.