What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Memory Care position at The Blake at Flowood?
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career that blends compassion, leadership, and impact? QSL Management, a rapidly growing senior living company, invites you to be a part of our dynamic team, where each day brings opportunities for personal growth and making a meaningful difference. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth.
We are currently in search of a Director of Memory Care for The Blake at Flowood – a vibrant community nestled in Flowood, MS. The Blake at Pensacola stands as a thriving community. What’s more, it was designated as a “Great Place to Work” for 2023.
Why Choose Us?
At QSL Management, we believe in nurturing an environment where you not only thrive but flourish. We are a company that is united by our core values: Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy more than just a competitive wage – you’ll also have outstanding benefits and a leadership team that celebrates your contributions while making a difference in the lives of others.
Primary Responsibilities of the Director of Memory Care:
- Provides input and ideas for the development of the annual activities calendar, which includes an annual theme that is developed into a monthly calendar.
- Successfully oversees and implements the memory care activity calendar daily.
- Coordinates all aspects of quarterly events with the dietary department, marketing department, wellness department and maintenance department. Works with the Director of Wellness to ensure adequate staff are available to assist Memory Care residents during extraordinary events, community outings, holiday meals and theme nights.
- Develops a monthly Memory Care calendar that provides opportunities for residents to socialize and enjoy recreational activities each day, including weekends.
- Maintains documentation on each resident’s participation, scores, and progress. Develops a personal profile for each resident on the iN2L and trains personal assistants on how to utilize the profiles to enhance the lives of all residents.
- Ensures that Memory Care Program is implemented for each resident at the time of admission. Follow-up with residents and family members after admission. Assists new residents in adjusting to their unique environment and schedule. Design a plan for new residents to be placed at a dining table with other residents who share similar interests and socialization abilities.
Requirements:
- Must have a caring heart.
- LPN Certification required
- Nurse with dementia experience preferred
- 2 years of experience working with the senior population, preferably with memory impaired residents and in a long-term care and/or health care setting.
- A high school diploma and/or GED are required.
- Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher to develop a calendar.
- Must have and maintain a safe driving record.
- Possessing specific skills involving building life station, art, crafts, design, imagination and innovative planning for activities and events is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Flowood, MS 39232: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000