Memory Care Director - Ashley Gardens of Mt. Vernon

Cascade Living is committed to the quality of life around us, as individuals and as a company. You’ll find that we’re different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living for both residents and employees alike. This is why our motto is:

The Difference Between Living and Living Well…

 Ashley Gardens of Mt. Vernon (memory care) provides care for residents and their families all over the region, including Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes, La Conner, and Stanwood. We invite you to learn more about us and meet the team at:

www.ashleygardensofmtvernon.com/meet-our-team

As the Memory Care Director, you oversee the memory care and all functions relating to the memory care department. This position is pivotal, and as the memory care leader, you'll have the responsibility of guiding and encouraging our memory care staff while also collaborating with other leaders in the community to meet the comprehensive needs of our residents. 

What Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon looks for in a Memory Care Director:

• Preferred two years of clinical nursing practice or long-term care administration/supervision 
• Able to prepare, implement and review goals, action plans, and objectives for resident needs
• Able to conduct proper and timely record keeping and reporting for residents and superiors
• Ability to complete all duties involved in the hiring and management of personnel 
•  Promote a positive image and reputation of the community
• Can maintain the confidentiality of co-workers and residents alike
• Able to communicate ideas well
• Able to questions and listen to residents and co-workers to gain an understanding
• Able to represent and promote activities and programs as a member of our team
• Able to organize and manage both information and time effectively
• Sufficient literacy skills to read care plans and other procedures and to complete required reports

What you can expect to do as a Memory Care Director for Ashley Gardens of Mount Vernon:

• Administration of the Special Needs Program as outlined by Executive Director (ED), Cascade Living Group, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Supervision and performance monitoring of team members assigned to you, and application of department services to residents in the community
• Memory Care Director will lead and assist the life enrichment coordinator in planning monthly Alzheimer's and Dementia support group
• Assure life enrichment programming is meeting needs of all current residents
• Prompt notification to ED of all emergencies and situations beyond the scope of your responsibilities or capabilities
• Participate in resident orientation and identification of potential changes or concerns within the care plan of each resident
• Participate in required training, meetings, and orientations offered by the employer

Requirements:

• Associates degree in a health related field or licensed health care professional such as social worker, LPN, RN, et
• Experience of 5 years or more in the care of senior adults and adults with cognitive decline is preferred.
• Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting

  $75,000 - $85,000/annually
*Depending on experience 

Cascade Living Group Benefit Offerings:

• Competitive Wages
• Career Pathways
• Health Insurance (for those eligible)
• Voluntary Benefits (Disability, Accident, Life)
• 401k (with company match)
• Pay Advances 
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Longevity Bonuses 

As an inclusive workplace, everyone is welcomed at Cascade Living. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a background check.