Memory Care Director- Ponte Palmero Senior Living- Cameron Park

Ponte Palmero Senior Living•Cameron Park, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Director at Ponte Palmero’s Lighthouse Memory Care Community is responsible for the oversight of all day-to-day operations of the Memory Care program including ensuring that we deliver warm, caring and compassionate care to our residents, timely and frequent communications with family members and representative parties , hiring, training and developing a high-performance care team, serving as the Chief Liaison to our core care partners including hospitals, in-home care agencies, hospice agencies, physicians and other health related service agencies. In addition, the Memory Care Director will hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise all department staff in accordance with company policy. As a key member of the Ponte Palmero leadership team, this position reports directly to the on-site Administrator. SUMMARY In communities that solely provide care for residents with dementia, the Memory Care Director is responsible for maintaining the physical and emotional health of the residents for as long as possible. Liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other health related service agencies to provide care to the residents. Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy. Make recommendations to the Executive Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.

Requirements

Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Education: Prefer two years of college in human services or health care field. Prefer RN or LVN/LPN.
Experience: Prefer two (2) years experience providing residential care to the elderly or similar experience with specialized dementia care programs.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform calculations in support of personnel actions, budget, and other financial responsibilities.
Reasoning Skills: Understand and conceptualize concepts as well as demonstrate ability to make decisions in stressful situations.
Oral/Written Communication Skills Be able to explain ideas and to communicate complex ideas to a wide audience (employees, residents, family members, governmental agencies, public, etc.), both in writing and verbally.
Equipment Used: Be proficient in basic office equipment (including a personal computer) for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.
Physical Effort: Must be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result not more than 6 months prior or seven (7) days after employment.
Personal Characteristics: Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
Working Conditions: Well-lighted office with appropriate ventilation and temperature levels. Ability to work in a secured area with heavy contact with a demented population.
(As required by Title 22) Employee must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community. Employee must possess current first aid training.

Nice To Haves

Prefer two years of college in human services or health care field. Prefer RN or LVN/LPN.
Prefer two (2) years experience providing residential care to the elderly or similar experience with specialized dementia care programs.

Responsibilities

Ensures provision of services to the residents and ensures that the all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and carried out.
Interview, hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise department staff in accordance with the company policy. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates with interest in care and management of individuals with dementia. Make recommendations to the Executive Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.
Coordinate departmental schedule and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies, procedures, budgets and state law.
Oversees continuing education programs for caregivers, as regulated by Federal and State licensing requirements.
Conduct orientation for new members of the department to ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of the goals, policies and procedures for the department.
Oversee and provide necessary training to department staff that ensures competent delivery of medications to residents, emergency procedures, record keeping, residents’ records and acceptable treatments. Ensure all care-giving staff complete state required training.
Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during employee absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.
Conduct and coordinate the completion of resident assessment program in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines and company policies that govern resident assessment; administer pre-admission and periodic assessments to all residents and monitor changes in status. Ensure that an initial resident assessment is completed prior to each resident’s move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in. Provide reassessments on a regular basis.
Conduct interviews and observations on a continual basis of the residents to alert the Executive Director, family and others of changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident. Conduct monthly service plan meetings.
Complete all required data entry into the A.L. Advantage to ensure maintenance of resident care information. Ensure that A.L. Advantage Resident Care Profile, Service Plans and assignment sheets are completed timely and all required documentation has been completed.
Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
Act as care manager and resource person for the residents and their families. Contact physicians, family and others to obtain specific orders for care and represent the property to professional personnel, residents and the community.
Coordinate prescription orders with doctors’ offices and pharmacy delivery of medications. Oversee central storage and delivery of medications. If the community destroys/disposes of medications, personally assist in the destruction process with the assistance of another employee to serve as a witness.
Communicate with residents, family members and physicians regarding the property’s in-house pharmacy and the policies/procedures governing that relationship.
Conduct property tours and promote the property to members of the community.
Supports administration in referral development and maintaining high census.
Participate in property surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards. Responsible for coordinating special provisions for the safety of residents with special needs, i.e., visual deficits, hearing loss.
Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/staff safety.
Maintain inventory of needed supplies. If applicable, maintain inventory and dispersal of state-funded/provided supplies as required by law.
Provide the Executive Director with information relative to the care needs of the residents and the department’s ability to meet those needs.
Per State of California regulations, as a “mandated reporter” you must report all known or suspected incidents of resident abuse of dependent adults or elders.
Participate in daily “Stand-Up” meetings to communicate key issues within the department.
Assist in the budget preparation for the department and monitor department costs on a day-to-day basis.
Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in dementia-specific care. Recognize and respond to changes in the dementia care industry and respond appropriately.
Performs day-to-day clerical work connected with the position.
Maintain listing of location of all oxygen tanks in the community. Ensure current list is provided to Concierge for use in emergencies.
Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Administrator.