Cottage Care Director

Allegro Senior Living•Kill Devil Hills, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Arbor of the Outer Banks is seeking a compassionate and experienced nurse to serve as a Cottage Care Director (Memory Care Director). This role involves overseeing the Memory Care neighborhood, supporting residents living with dementia with dignity, purpose, and personalized care. The Cottage Care Director plans, directs, and assists as needed in all cottage care (Memory Care) staffing and service needs, making a significant impact on residents' lives.

Requirements

LPN or RN required and in good standing with state licensing authority.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Experience or training in an equivalent setting preferred.
General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
Aptitude and previous experience with Alzheimer’s and memory-impaired residents.
Willingness to be on-call and step in to support shifts as needed.
Knowledge of effective supervisory and management practices, techniques, and methods.
Ability to exercise confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Previous Memory Care experience highly preferred or CDP certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise all MTs, CNAs, and other cottage staff.
Recruit, hire, manage, and direct cottage care staff.
Orient, monitor progress, and reinforce training of cottage care staff, including state-required training.
Collaborate with the Resident Care Director (RCD) and Executive Director in implementing state regulations.
Function as part of the management team, including manager on duty coverage, presenting the community, planning and participating in staff meetings, and planning/implementing marketing and community events.
Develop a care team and residential living environment that supports the overall Cottage Care philosophy.
Create and coordinate the implementation of ongoing person-centered activities and life skills programming.
Monitor physician orders to ensure follow-through and completion.
Audit Medication Administration Records (MAR) and notify the pharmacy of changes.
Complete resident assessments in a timely manner and train designated team members in assessment skills.
Develop and implement resident care plans to meet the needs of residents.
Monitor all aspects of the medication administration program.
Direct and coordinate resident care service needs in collaboration with the care team and community department heads.