Memory Care Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

The Memory Care Director is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in a loving and safe environment for all of our residents, while helping each of them to achieve their maximum potential. We are committed to be a resource for the families of our residents who have entrusted us with their care. We will empower our staff by providing them with a motivating and supportive work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Plan, schedule, monitor and facilitate a daily calendar of programs to include social, educational, and physical activities.

2) Assist the resident and family in adjusting to a new environment and routine by communicating schedules, reporting on participation, and distributing program calendar.

3) Work with the Personal Care Assistants and other appropriate staff in gaining feedback and generating new ideas.

4) Cooperate with Director of Wellness in communicating healthcare needs as they arise.

5) Initiate family educational and social meetings to allow for time to release caregiver stress.

6) Develop and maintain a current community resource library as additional education for families.

7) Attend dementia training programs and implement ideas from these trainings into the program.

8) Facilitate staff training related to dementia care.

9) Actively participate in leading a discussion and training for all new staff during employee orientation.

10) Provide on-going training to all staff assigned to the New Day program.

11) Cooperate with the Food Service Department in monitoring the inventory, expiration dates, and cleanliness of the New Day Kitchen.

12) Cooperate with the Marketing Department in assisting in leasing new apartments and “selling” the program to interested families.

13) Participate in the Manager on Duty Program.

14) Attend all interdepartmental meetings and in-services as required.

15) Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

1) At least (1) year management experience in dementia care.

2) One (1) year supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling required.

3) Ability to handle multiple priorities.

4) Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles, and interests.

5) Competent in organizational, time management skills.

6) Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.

7) Must have compassion and empathy for seniors and desire to work with seniors.

8) Ability to utilize and apply basic management principles

9) Self-directed, demonstrating initiative and follow-through

10) Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

11) Must have the ability to read, write and follow written direction in the English language.

12) Ability to timely and effectively follow up on all necessary requests from residents and families.

13) Maintain and encourage a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that fosters cooperation.

14) Ability to handle stressful situations and work well under pressure.

15) Ability to recognize and communicate problems with Executive Director/Wellness Manager.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to touch, handle and feel, and is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Works in both interior and external areas with exposure to season-related weather conditions. Requires walking, standing, and sitting up to 100% of the time. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff, visitors, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Memory Care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Dementia Practitioner Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $48,500