Memory Care Director

PACS•Berkeley, CA

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Director is responsible for planning, directing and implementing memory care programming. This role involves evaluating the health, functional, and psychosocial status of Memory Care residents, participating in the development of individualized service plans, and proactively managing care to maximize resident independence within the assisted living environment. The Director also problem-solves with the community management team for residents with challenging needs and changes in condition. Key responsibilities include assisting with hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling of the Memory Care team, creating and leading monthly programming, and facilitating personal care services using specialized materials. The role supports the Health Services Director in service plan creation and collaborates with outside providers for resident care. Additionally, the Director provides on-call support, completes incident and accident reports, ensures resident safety systems are operational, maintains regulatory compliance, supports the financial performance of the neighborhood, and facilitates communication with families, staff, and providers. Marketing efforts and community events are also part of the role, along with demonstrating Company Core Values, supporting a dignified atmosphere, protecting privacy, and maintaining a safe working environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma is required.
Must be licensed in the state or be willing to complete license within 6 months of the start date.
Experienced in the care of memory care residents.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Proven ability to communicate effectively to staff, residents and family members.
Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills required.
Proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.
If applicable, the Memory Care Certificate must remain in good standing with all federal and state agencies governing licensing.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
3 years' experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates health, functional and psychosocial status of Memory Care residents and participates in the development of individualized service plans.
Proactively manages care and services for each resident, maximizing the resident’s opportunity to remain in the assisted living environment.
Problem-solves with the community management team to case manage residents with challenging needs and changes of condition.
Assists in hiring, onboarding, training, facilitating daily tasks and scheduling of Memory Care team members.
Creates and leads monthly programming for the Memory Care neighborhood utilizing the Memory Care focus plan and product materials.
Facilitates team members in the delivery of personal care services utilizing Memory Care materials.
Utilizes resident’s Life Story information to expand cooperative service plan to provide exceptional personalized care.
Supports the Health Services Director (HSD) in the creation of the initial service plan for Memory Care residents.
Partners with HSD as changes occur in a Memory Care resident’s health.
Coordinates with outside providers to obtain the care and services needed by the residents.
Provides on-call support for staff questions and staffing coordination.
Completes incident and accident reports for Memory Care residents when appropriate.
Ensures resident safety systems are in place and operational.
Collaborates with community leadership to maintain survey and regulatory compliance.
Supports financial performance of Memory Care neighborhood by assisting with effective management of labor and supplies.
Facilitates good communication with family members, team members and outside providers.
Partners with community leadership team in marketing efforts and community events.
Supervises and manages the caregivers and the entire staff in the Memory Care Facility either directly or indirectly.
Demonstrates Company Core Values.
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors and staff.
Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, employees, the facility, and company information and records.
Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.