What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Director position at Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill?
People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!
What to expect...
Cogir Senior Living (formerly Cadence Living) is hiring an experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate Memory Care Director in our vibrant retirement community Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill.
Our Revere Memory Care Director (Memory Care Manager) is responsible for the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident care services for the Memory Care neighborhood of the community. They are responsible for training and supervising all memory care staff, supporting the care plan execution, and maintaining communication with residents' families. The Memory Care director will support the Lifestyle team with the ongoing programming of activities designed to meet, under the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
What Cogir has to offer you?
- Competitive salary, training, and growth opportunities.
- An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
- Heath, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Basic Life Insurance, covered by the employer.
- 401K Plan with company match.
- Paid Vacation and sick days.
- Paid Holidays off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Free meals at work, and more!
What will you do as a Memory Care Director?
- Provide training and orientation to all Care Partners and Medication Care Partners, coaching them on the culture and standards of Cogir Revere Memory Care.
- Assist in recruiting, supervising, and scheduling the care staff according to the company's policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintain medication program with oversight by the Health and Wellness Director.
- Assist in performing assessments and reassessments of residents according to policies.
- Act as the contact for non-clinical issues related to resident care in Memory Care.
- Maintain a high degree of resident satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality services.
- Ensure resident records and charting are current and up to date.
- In collaboration with the Lifestyles team, support the Cadence Signature Lifestyle programming and engagement of residents in Revere Memory Care
- Support resident distressed behavior through validation, care plan non-pharmacologic prevention, and timely intervention.
- Provide emotional support and education to families experiencing dementia.
- Understand the community's care regulations along with state-specific regulations.
- Assist with activities of daily living for the residents as needed.
- Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses, following company, Federal, State, and local requirements.
If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:
- A degree in gerontology, nursing, social work, or a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of dementia experience in a supervisory role is required.
- 3-5 years of experience in assisted living and memory care is preferred.
- CDP certification is preferred, or the equivalent of experience and formal dementia training.
- Must be able to meet the qualifications to support resident ADL care per state requirements (where applicable).
- Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, and Word, and comfortable learning new programs.
- A high degree of accuracy in all assignments; ability to manage time effectively and take initiative, employing professional ethics, and good judgment.
- Excellent communication skills, strong teamwork, and the ability to motivate.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and be on-call.
About Cogir Senior Living
Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.
At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!
Apply today and become a part of the COGIR family!
