Director of Memory Care - Maravilla Santa Barbara

Company Description

Anticipated wage range is $82,000 - $83,000 / year

For over 37 years, Senior Resource Group-SRG has been an innovator in the development and operation of senior living communities across the USA. Our experience and passion has helped us win many awards for innovative community design, excellent service and exceptional care. 

Job Description

The Enliven Director (also known as Memory Care Director) serves as leader of the Enliven program. Shares in the responsibility for the success of the community through management of the department's day-to-day operations. Directs and coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Enliven program and budget. Completes assessments and develops care plans to address resident needs and services. Serves as a liaison between healthcare providers, hospital personnel, community organizations, and other health related services providing care to our residents. Makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries and works closely with the Executive Director and HR business partner concerning responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws including hiring, staff evaluations, merit increases, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Supervisory Duties: This position supervises Enliven Caregivers, Enliven Med-Aides, and Enliven Program Assistants.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:  Demonstrate an understanding of the aging process and the skills required to effectively communicate with seniors.  Experience in the health, human services, and/or community services field.  Possess strong organizational and time-management skills and maintain consistent and regular attendance.  Must have demonstrated ability to hire, direct, and manage personnel.  Remain abreast of current State regulations and Nurse Practice Acts and compliance with regulatory processes, such as State, OSHA, and EPA.  Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, customers, and the public.  Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to various people and personalities. Considerable initiative, judgment, delegation, and leadership skills are also required.  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.  Ability to read and comprehend reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Proficient with Microsoft Office, ADP, Electronic Health Records,, and the ability to comprehend other related software. Education and Experience:  College degree preferred and First Aid/CPR certified.  Experience in senior living in the areas of resident care, engagement programs, or similar areas.  Experience working with people with cognitive impairment in a supervisory position is preferred.  Must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and pass a criminal background check as required by state law.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. May need to assist residents in getting in and out of bed, bathroom, chairs, etc. May occasionally need to lift residents with the help of other employees.  Able to work some weekends and available by phone or pager 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Occasional travel may be required.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision

Additional Information

LVN preferred

Senior Resource Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position. 

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Senior Resource Group unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular office in accordance with applicable state and local law.