Director of Memory Care

Primrose Retirement Communities • Pleasant Prairie, WI

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About The Position

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Director of Memory Care to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Memory Care Neighborhood under the supervision of the Executive Director. As part of the community leadership team, this role involves various responsibilities related to operations, life enrichment, and community support. More about the position responsibilities: Oversee the execution of Memory Care residents by direct care staff, ensuring delivery of compassionate, quality, person-centered approaches. Build positive relationships with residents and their families through proactive communication, meetings and group facilitation, and effective care plan implementation. Monitors and manages expenses to ensure alignment with budgetary expectations. Identifies potential cost-saving opportunities and makes recommendations for budget optimization. Markets the community by assisting with tours, and collaborating on special events, health fairs, or engagements with local civic groups. Provides teaching/training on dementia-related topics through staff training, meetings, and huddles. Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups to develop, support, and coordinate related leadership functions and to promote and further the interests of the memory care neighborhood and residents. Provides effective leadership through upholding all company policies, as well as the Primrose Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of memory impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents, families, and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient or ability to quickly learn various software, including EHR and human resource information system (HRIS).
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Nursing, Social Services, Health Care Administration, Psychology, Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Human Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of Memory Care residents by direct care staff, ensuring delivery of compassionate, quality, person-centered approaches.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families through proactive communication, meetings and group facilitation, and effective care plan implementation.
• Monitors and manages expenses to ensure alignment with budgetary expectations.
• Identifies potential cost-saving opportunities and makes recommendations for budget optimization.
• Markets the community by assisting with tours, and collaborating on special events, health fairs, or engagements with local civic groups.
• Provides teaching/training on dementia-related topics through staff training, meetings, and huddles.
• Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups to develop, support, and coordinate related leadership functions and to promote and further the interests of the memory care neighborhood and residents.
• Provides effective leadership through upholding all company policies, as well as the Primrose Mission and Core Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees