Memory Care Director

Gardant•Aurora, IL

10d•$58,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Memory Care Director designs and facilitates the Community Memory Care program, promoting active participation from residents, family members, and team members. The role oversees the budget and implementation of a cost-effective program, including equipment and supply inventory and effective use of available resources. The director creates and sustains a welcoming, safe environment that promotes resident wellness and independence. The position participates in resident move-ins through initial wellness assessments and individualized care plans, and trains, schedules, and leads the Memory Care clinical team. It provides hands-on support, education, and training opportunities; delivers health promotion and dementia care education services; and engages compassionately with residents and families. The role also contributes to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives and coordinates the Community’s infection control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Maintain current state Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
Have a minimum of three years of experience in dementia care.
Possess leadership and supervisory ability and readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity.

Nice To Haves

Dementia Care Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and facilitate the Community Memory Care program, encouraging participation by residents, family members, and team members.
Oversee the program budget and cost-effective implementation, including equipment and supply inventory and maximizing available resources.
Create and sustain a welcoming and safe environment that promotes resident wellness and independence.
Participate in resident move-ins by conducting initial wellness assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Train, schedule, and lead the Memory Care clinical team, providing hands-on support, education, and training opportunities.
Deliver health promotion services and dementia care education for residents and families.
Engage compassionately and meaningfully with residents and family members to create a positive experience.
Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Coordinate the Community’s infection control program and maintain state regulatory compliance.