Memory Care Director/RN/LPN

Do you have a passion to serve others? Are you looking for a career and not just a job where words such as Caring, Community and FUN mean something? Then you've found your next career at The Blake at Edgewater, located in Indian Land, SC (South Charlotte/Ballantyne NC area-across the stateline). We, offer unmatched assisted living and memory care services. With locations in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, we blend Southern sensibilities and upscale living with compassionate care. Our mission is to enhance the dignity and quality of life for our seniors. We can only accomplish this with a world class staff that is professional and attentive to the needs of our seniors, with an emphasis on hospitality. Want to be a part of the Blake experience?

We have an immediate need for an Director of Memory Care at The Blake at Edgewater.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with providing organizational structure and ensures effective and efficient dailyoperations within the wellness department.
• Actively advocate for superior care and promotes service excellence.
• Ensure that the community meets all Federal and State guidelines and requirements.

Education/Experience/ Licensure/Certification

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• CPR, First Aid
• Must be flexible and prepared to assist on a variety of shifts
• Promotes a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for all residents, co-workers, families and guests.
• Assists in the welcome and orientation of new residents. Ensures all admission documents are complete, accurate and received within company time frames.
• Wears an identification badge and adheres to the company dress code.
• Practices excellent time management skills and completes tasks according to the residents’ service plans.
• Participates and represents the Memory Care Neighborhood during daily staffing meetings. Ensures effective communication occurs between wellness and memory care employees assigned to different shifts.
• Ensures a structured, daily activity program is implemented by the Walk With Me Coordinator. Assigns activity programs to Personal Assistants per shift and participates in leading resident engagement programs.
• Maintains state and federal regulations and actively participates during regulatory surveys and reviews as requested by the Director of Wellness and/or Executive Director.
• Responds to state requests for information within the state required time frames. Immediately notifies the Executive Director regarding any federal, state or local agency request(s) for information.
• Adheres to the Resident Bill of Rights and promotes dignity and respect among all residents and care givers.
• Leads and/or attends in-service and monthly staff meetings.
• Meets all state training requirements to maintain the position of Director of Memory Care.
• Maintains working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and has working knowledge of their own responsibilities under emergency conditions.
• Reports to work according to schedule and company policies, including severe weather situations.
• Expands personal development, skills, and knowledge of activity programs as it relates to older adults with moderate to severe memory impairments in a long-term care setting.
• Maintains a current and organized filing system for the MC Department.
• Orders and is responsible for controlling expenses of Medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and engagement supplies/vendors.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply now.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Memory Care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN/RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person