Memory Care Director

Develops, coordinates, and implements programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment while providing a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident’s highest level of well‑being of mind, body, and spirit.

• Direct and supervise Memory Care Staff
• Develop, maintain and periodically update written care policies, procedures and manual, objectives and philosophies. Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating care services with other resident services.
• Implement plans of correction for state surveys and deficiencies, complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc. Implement and maintain the continuous quality improvement program.
• Schedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday schedules, shift and work assignments. Ensure adequate staffing and expedite work; delegate administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to resident care services supervisory associates as deemed necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Coordinates the implementation of the Memory Care Program mission, goals and philosophy.
• Provides or secures training to associates in the Community including training caring for residents with memory impairment and other advanced training.
• Provides or secures the additional training/practicum experience to Resident Caregiver associates of Memory Care Program.
• Coordinates with Resident Care Director in establishing and maintaining a staffing pattern to meet our customized care commitment.
• Maintains a mental, physically and spiritually stimulating activity program that is geared to the individual’s preferences and capabilities.
• Participates with the Resident Care Director in the hiring, scheduling and supervising of Resident Care Associates assigned to the Memory Care program.
• Acts as liaison to facilitate communications among Memory Care, the community, family members and the local community.
• Maintains as environment in the residents’ personal and congregate areas, which will help to compensate for cognitive, sensory and physical impairments.
• Interviews the residents and families prior to admission. Coordinates the pre-admission screening and assessment process with Directors of Marketing and Resident Care.
• Coordinates with the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Program Caregivers and families in the development of the 24-hour plan for the residents and updates the plan in a timely manner.
• Coordinates delivery of services for each resident according to the 24-hour plan.
• Attends Department head meetings and leads regularly scheduled Memory Care Program meetings.
• Provides Caregivers with updates and in-service training programs and Memory Care programs.
• Pursues educational development in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
• Assists the Marketing Director in promoting the Memory Care Program to doctors, hospital discharge planners and local community agencies.
• Maintains recruiting of all Memory Care positions, conducting interviews, hires, onboarding, training, motivation, and retention.
• Coordinates departmental schedule to
• Participate as instructed in the sales process of potential residents.
• Coordinates the Memory Care Program volunteer/mentor program.
• Develops and maintains the community’s resource library.
• Models our company philosophy, helping whenever needed to meet residents’ needs and working as a member of the overall team.
• Participate as a Manager on Duty during assigned weekends.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Leadership Team

• Must be 21 years of age, or older
• Must have satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with state requirements.
• Must have satisfactory credit check.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand…