What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Program Director position at Five Star Senior Living?
Work With Purpose
At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.
The Opportunity
The Memory Care Program Director is on the Care Services Team and is responsible for leading and managing the Life Enrichment program for our memory care residents. This role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents with dementia and other memory impairments through structured programming.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with Director of Health and Wellness to influence the personalized care plans for resident to enhance person centered approaches.
- Implement daily programs and activities based on the residents' needs and interests.
- Oversee environmental safety checks and modify surroundings to prevent hazards.
- Assist with the facilitation of resident move-ins on the memory care unit.
- Procure, maintain, and ensure proper storage of resident programming supplies for group and individual programs.
- Partner with Director of Health and Wellness to ensure appropriate documentation of resident behavioral changes or other changes in condition.
- Assist with coordination of volunteer programs with Life Enrichment leader.
- Provide ongoing training in dementia care.
- Ensure all departmental records and safety data sheets are current and compliant.
- Recognize / nominate high performing team members for recognition programs and milestone awards.
- Collaborate with the sales team as a subject matter expert in memory care during tours and event days.
- Coordinate with the Life Enrichment Leader to manage the budget for memory care activities and resources.
- Provide dementia / memory care training for new hires during onboarding.
- Coordinate with the Director of Health & Wellness on interviewing and hiring team members, as needed.
- Participate in new hire orientation (present department-specific information for all new hires).
- Responsibilities include leadership, customer service, safety, resident care and communication.
What You'll Bring
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