What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEMORY CARE DIRECTOR position at Monroe, GA Area?
Purpose
To develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment; to provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident's highest level of well being of mind, body and spirit.
Essential Functions
Job Functions
- Direct and supervise Memory care staff
- 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 Director of Resident Care in establishing and maintaining a staffing pattern to meet our customized care commitment
- Maintains a mentally, physically and spiritually stimulating activity program that is geared to the individual's preferences and capabilities
- Participates with the Director of Resident Care in the hiring, scheduling and supervising of Resident 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 residents and families prior to admission. Coordinates the pre-admission screening and assessment process with Directors of Marketing and Resident Care
- Coordinates with the Director of Resident Care, 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
- 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 out 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 Director of Health and Wellness
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