Memory Care Director (Full Time)
About The Position
Arrow Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Memory Care Director to join our team at Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, Iowa. This full-time position focuses on leading the Memory Care team, ensuring a high standard of care, and fostering a positive culture for residents living with dementia. The role involves managing programs, training staff, and overseeing resident care plans to promote their physical, social, and psychological well-being. We are looking for an energetic individual with a passion for serving seniors and a commitment to Arrow Senior Living's core values.
Requirements
- High school diploma, or general education degree (degree in a related field is preferred).
- Minimum of two years’ experience and knowledge of theories and practices related to the care of persons living with dementia or in a related field with transferable knowledge and skills.
- Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English with residents.
- Positive and energetic attitude.
- Computer skills to be able to print documents and enter information about residents.
- Must be active as this role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day.
- Must have the ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to assist residents with sitting, standing and walking, as well as assisting persons after a fall.
- Must be comfortable working primarily indoors, but may be required to work outside for events, transportation, or assisting residents to and from vehicles.
- Must be criminally cleared.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience as a Director in a specialized dementia program.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Memory Care team members embrace the responsibility of anticipating the needs of residents and maintaining a spirit of hospitality and professionalism in accordance with Arrow Senior Living core values.
- Ensure adherence to community standards, policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations when selecting, onboarding, and providing ongoing training for team members.
- Implement and manage Memory Care programs and services to promote and maintain the highest practicable level of physical, social, and psychological wellbeing for residents living with dementia diagnoses.
- Assemble, catalogue, and manage the personalized care needs of memory care neighborhood residents as well as the requests and expectations of family members.
Benefits
- Company Match 401(k) with 100% match up to the first 3% and fully vested upon enrollment
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (1st of the month following 60 days of employment-Full Time)
- Disability insurance (Full Time)
- Employee assistance program
- Weekly Employee Recognition Program
- Life insurance (Full Time)
- Paid time off (Full Time employees accrue up to 115 hours each year and Part Time accrue up to 30 hours each year)
- Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days for FT AND PT employees)
- Employee Referral Program (FT, PT, and PRN)
- Complimentary meal each shift (FT, PT, and PRN)
- Daily Pay Option
- Direct Deposit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
