Memory Care Director - Monarch Communities

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Reporting to the Executive Director, the Memory Care Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Memory Care, to deliver the highest degree of quality care to our residents, to include personal care, activities and programming (includes driving our Van for local outings), and a fine dining experience.

Schedule: Full time - exempt

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leads all efforts in Memory Care services and programming, in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as company policies and procedures
• Supervises assigned Memory Care associates to include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and counseling
• Schedules assigned Memory Care associates for 24/7 delivery of services and programming while monitoring available labor hours to budget
• Manage departmental budget with established guidelines, and in conjunction with the Executive Director, perform budget analysis, review and control
• Work with community leadership in providing training and orientation to new associates and ongoing training to current associates
• Partner with the Health & Wellness Director to participate in the pre-admission and ongoing assessment process to develop the resident’s care plan
• Connect residents to programs, services, and resources to help manage resident care
• Participate in care plan meetings for Memory Care residents
• Ensure the development and implementation of activities are based on the resident’s likes and abilities
• Facilitate a pro-active problem-solving approach to challenging behaviors
• Coordinate family involvement in Memory Care resident’s life such as participation in activities, special events, and support groups
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty

• Degree in a related field (nursing, social services, therapeutic recreation) preferred
• Certified Dementia Care Practitioner preferred
• Specialized certification in Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias preferred
• Prior experience and knowledge of caring for people with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias required
• Must have current First Aid and CPR certification as required by State
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Benefits:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Ancillary Benefits (Life/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability)
• Voluntary Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement and Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive Leadership
• Referral Bonuses
• And More!