Cottage Care Director at Spring Arbor of Winchester

Allegro Senior Living•Winchester, 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 and care plans, oversees medication management, and communicates with families and healthcare providers. The Director helps ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable state regulations while promoting a safe, supportive residential environment that reflects the Cottage Care philosophy and meets the individualized needs of residents with cognitive impairment. The ideal candidate is an organized, compassionate, collaborative leader with strong clinical judgment and communication skills and a commitment to high-quality resident care. The role also serves on the management team, supports Community operations and events, and balances resident-care needs with staffing, programming, regulatory, and operational priorities.

Requirements

RN or LPN required and 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.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
State-specific guidelines may apply.
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.
General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
Experience supporting residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairment.

Responsibilities

Supervise, manage, and provide direction to Medication Technicians (MTs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and other Cottage care staff.
Recruit, hire, and schedule Cottage care staff.
Orient Cottage care staff, monitor progress and performance, and reinforce training requirements, including all state-required training.
Collaborate with the Resident Care Director (RCD) and Executive Director to implement and maintain compliance with applicable state regulations.
Complete all 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 all aspects of 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 regarding residents’ care, medications, treatments, and therapies.
Identify and implement strategies to reduce potential resident-care risks.