Cottage Care Director at Spring Arbor of Williamsburg

Allegro Senior Living•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

The Cottage Care Director plans, directs, and oversees staffing, resident care, clinical services, and person-centered programming within the Cottage. The role supervises and develops Cottage care team members; coordinates resident assessments, care plans, medication management, and communication with families and healthcare providers; and helps ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable state regulations. The director promotes a safe, supportive residential environment that reflects the Cottage Care philosophy and meets the individualized needs of residents with cognitive impairment. Success in the role calls for compassionate, professional, and accountable leadership, clear communication, effective team coaching, strong organization and follow-through, and the ability to balance resident-care needs with staffing, programming, regulatory, and operational priorities.

Requirements

RN or LPN license in good standing with the applicable state licensing authority.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment.
General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with Company requirements when driving responsibilities are assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in a senior living, healthcare, memory care, or resident-care setting.
Previous management or supervisory experience in a similar work environment.
Experience supporting residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairment.

Responsibilities

Supervise, manage, and direct Medication Technicians (MTs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and other Cottage care staff.
Recruit, hire, and schedule Cottage care staff.
Orient Cottage care staff, monitor their progress and performance, and reinforce training requirements, including state-required training.
Collaborate with the Resident Care Director (RCD) and Executive Director to implement and maintain compliance with applicable state regulations.
Complete Allegro Living and state-required documentation within established timeframes.
Serve as a member of the management team, including acting as Manager on Duty, presenting the Community, participating in staff meetings, and supporting marketing and Community events.
Develop a care team and residential environment that supports the Cottage Care philosophy.
Create and coordinate ongoing person-centered activities and life-skills programming.
Monitor physician orders to ensure appropriate follow-through and completion.
Audit Medication Administration Records (MARs), communicate medication changes to the pharmacy, and oversee the medication-administration program.
Complete resident assessments in accordance with Allegro Living standards and applicable licensure requirements, and train designated team members in assessment procedures.
Develop and implement individualized resident care plans based on resident needs, Allegro Living policies, and state requirements.
Direct and coordinate resident care services in collaboration with the care team and Community department leaders.
Communicate with families, physicians, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers about residents’ care, medications, treatments, and therapies.
Identify and implement strategies to reduce potential resident-care risks.