Memory Care Director - LPN

Watercrest Senior Living

18h

About The Position

The Memory Care Director (MCD) position promotes the illuminate Memory Care mission and philosophy by Watercrest Senior Living. The MCD is responsible for providing overall leadership and management to the Memory Care neighborhood and team. The MCD will plan, organize, and lead the overall operations of the illuminate Memory Care Program. You will be responsible for overseeing compliance in accordance with company policy and procedures, federal, state, and local laws. If you are an engaging, interactive, compassionate leader who is driven to provide service and programming excellence to individuals with Dementia, then the Watercrest Memory Care Director role is for you!

Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
• Able to manage revenue and expense budget.
• Able to make independent decisions.
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner.
• Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• LPN or Nursing License
• Minimum of 3 years experience in senior living preferably in a Memory Care environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervising and management.

Responsibilities

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making.
• Promote the illuminate memory care philosophy and adhere to the associated standards.
• Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation. compliance and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure.
• Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner.
• Partner with programming and other community team members to plan and develop programs for the Memory Care residents.
• Communicate resident care needs or changes in condition with Resident Wellness Director, responsible party, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Assist with maintaining resident charts as required by state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for department budget and expenses.
• Maintain current knowledge of Alzheimer’s and Dementia topics.
• Participate in community meetings and events.
• Order resident care supplies as needed.
• Provide on call coverage every other weekend as assigned
• Conducts resident evaluations in conjunction with the Resident Wellness Director in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations and Watercrest policies and procedures.
• Monitors resident wellness care for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitors and maintains vital statistics as required.
• Makes recommendations for quality improvement, infection control and department enhancements.
• Ensures in house ancillary services, such as x-rays, podiatry, dental, eye care, psych visits etc. are scheduled and the appropriate follow up is completed.
• Assist with monitoring and reviewing daily charting by licensed staff.
• Maintains / monitors care plans for all residents.
• Conducts training classes, on-the-job training and orientation programs for all associates.
• Review direct report associate time punches in payroll system as necessary. Process bi-weekly payroll for department associates.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of Memory Care associates.
• Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families and guests.
• Completes and/or monitors incident and accident reports.
• Participates in meetings with third party providers regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, associate referral program, and more.
• On-Demand Pay available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees