What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Unit Director (16404) position at Cantex?
Description
As the Memory Care Director, you will be the dementia subject matter expert within our community serving as a resource for employees, residents and their loved ones. In this role, you will manage teams, systems, strategic planning, and implementation of programs and services for each level of Memory Care while maintaining regulatory compliance. Supported by our Executive Director, Regional and Corporate teams, you'll help cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence in memory care, programs and hospitality. If you have Memory Care management experience in large-scale senior living and a passion for learning, leading, and inspiring others, we'd love to connect with you!
Qualifications
YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Memory Care Director, you will be the dementia subject matter expert within our community serving as a resource for employees, residents and their loved ones. In this role, you will manage teams, systems, strategic planning, and implementation of programs and services for each level of Memory Care while maintaining regulatory compliance. Supported by our Executive Director, Regional and Corporate teams, you'll help cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence in memory care, programs and hospitality. If you have Memory Care management experience in large-scale senior living and a passion for learning, leading, and inspiring others, we'd love to connect with you!
Qualifications
YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for overall compliance of dementia care and programs including staff training
- Management of all dementia caregivers and dementia activity leaders
- Conducts advanced Alzheimer's / dementia training for all staff and is the community dementia expert
- Conducts cognitive assessments on prospective and current residents translating outcomes to service plans related to care and programming
- Works collaboratively with community management, regional and corporate support teams
- Effectively communicates with, educates and offers support to resident family members as needed
- Conducts interviewing and hiring, evaluates employee performance, provides coaching and employee training, and delegates assignments for all direct reports
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or related field
- Three (3) years hands-on dementia / Alzheimer's activity program facilitation experience
- Minimum 2 years management experience in a comparable healthcare setting
- Demonstrated successful use of technology in the workplace
- Successful demonstration of exceptional organizational, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules in 24 hour operation including weekends as needed
