Director of Memory Care

Barclay House of Stuart•Stuart, FL

6d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

QSL Management is seeking a compassionate and creative Director of Memory Care for Barclay House of Stuart. The role leads memory care operations and resident services, with a focus on enriching the lives of residents with memory impairments through personalized engagement, thoughtful programming, and empathetic leadership. The Director works with wellness leadership, employees, residents, and families to support resident dignity, safety, continuity of care, and emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. The position also oversees staff training, regulatory compliance, activity programming, family communications, resident documentation, and department organization.

Requirements

Meet applicable state and federal regulations for an LPN at an assisted living facility and be in good standing with the Board of Nursing, or qualify as a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and/or Montessori Dementia Care Practitioner with congregate-care leadership experience, or be a recreational therapist, social worker, or care manager with direct experience using positive management techniques for challenging dementia-related behaviors.
LPN certification required.
At least 2 years of experience working with seniors; memory care, long-term care, or healthcare experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED required.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with residents and community personnel.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher for calendar creation.
Must have and maintain a safe driving record.
Skills in building life stations, craft planning, design, creativity, and innovative activity development.
A caring heart and genuine desire to serve memory-impaired seniors.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with seniors in memory care, long-term care, or healthcare settings.
Congregate-care leadership experience as a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and/or Montessori Dementia Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities

Represent the Memory Care Neighborhood in daily staffing meetings and facilitate communication between wellness and memory care employees across shifts.
Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, participate in surveys and reviews as requested, respond to agency information requests within required time limits, and notify leadership of agency requests.
Uphold the Resident Bill of Rights and promote dignity and respect among residents and caregivers.
Lead or attend in-service and monthly staff meetings and meet state training requirements.
Maintain knowledge of fire and disaster plans and emergency responsibilities, and report to work as scheduled under company policies, including during severe weather.
Expand knowledge of activity programs for older adults with moderate to severe memory impairments in long-term care settings.
Maintain an organized Memory Care Department filing system and control expenses for activity supplies, durable medical equipment, and engagement vendors.
Observe safety practices and delegate duties to qualified staff in accordance with state law and regulations.
Recognize and promptly report changes in residents’ conditions to the Director of Wellness, communicate with families as appropriate, and notify physicians according to company policy.
Collaborate with the Director and Assistant Director of Wellness to develop personalized service plans, document care, monitor health status, ensure social worker services, and connect families with information and support groups.
Manage resident move-ins, advocacy meetings, and care plan meetings with residents and families in accordance with state and company guidelines.
Deliver a structured daily activity program appropriate for people with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease; lead, train, and assign activity programs to Personal Assistants by shift, including the Reunion program under the Director of Wellness’s direction.
Oversee the monthly Memory Care calendar and ensure daily use of the QSLM “Walk With Me” program.
Ensure proper daily use of the iN2L program, including activities and individualized one-on-one profiles.
Manage monthly family communications, including newsletters with prior-month activities, photos, and upcoming events.
Use Memory Care progress notes and communication forms effectively and promptly.
Orient and train new employees, monitor monthly computerized training, and ensure required Alzheimer’s care training is completed and documented in personnel files.
Consult with wellness leadership on whether residents need external resources such as home health, outpatient rehabilitation, hospice, or durable medical equipment, or discharge to a higher level of care.
Immediately respond to suspected, alleged, or actual resident abuse, neglect, or exploitation according to company policy and state regulations.
Coordinate elopement drills, promote resident safety, and implement fall-prevention programs.
Provide follow-up, intervention, and supervision for residents with a recent change in condition and document actions taken.
Promote and assist residents participating in memory enhancement and performance improvement programs.
Keep resident charts current and organized and maintain a clean environment that promotes well-being.
If a licensed nurse, assist with resident weight documentation according to service plans and physician records; under the Director of Wellness’s direction, oversee and perform medication passes as needed and train new nurses, med-aides, and med-techs according to state and company expectations.