Memory Care Director - LPN

Watercrest Senior Living• Lady Lake, FL, US, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Director (MCD) promotes Watercrest Senior Living’s illuminate Memory Care mission and philosophy and provides overall leadership and management for the Memory Care neighborhood and team. The MCD plans, organizes, and leads the operations of the illuminate Memory Care Program, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The role is suited to a compassionate, engaging leader committed to service and programming excellence for individuals with dementia. The director oversees resident care and medication management, supports and trains associates, coordinates resident programming and ancillary services, communicates changes in residents’ conditions, and manages department budgets, expenses, and payroll. The position includes on-call coverage every other weekend as assigned and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

An LPN or nursing license is required.
At least 3 years of experience in senior living, preferably in a Memory Care environment.
At least 2 years of experience in supervision and management.
Effective communication with management, team members, residents, families, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.
Ability to manage revenue and expense budgets and make independent decisions.
Ability to communicate in a warm, friendly, and caring manner.
Familiarity with and adherence to Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.
Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
Able to stand or walk for 75% of the day and drive the community bus.
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions and work under stress and in emergency situations.
Able to perform work involving sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
Able to speak and hear effectively to convey instructions and information.
Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to work throughout all areas of the community and follow safety policies and procedures.
May be exposed to dust, disinfectants, cleaning chemicals, infectious waste, diseases, substances, and odors; use personal protective equipment and supplies as needed.

Nice To Haves

Dementia Care certification.
Active RN license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Promote the illuminate Memory Care philosophy and adhere to its standards.
Provide leadership and management for the Memory Care neighborhood, team, and program operations.
Contribute to medication management, including orders, administration, storage, documentation, and compliance with regulations and company procedures.
Ensure resident care specialists understand residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide effective, professional, and sensitive services.
Partner with programming and community team members to plan and develop programs for Memory Care residents.
Communicate resident care needs and changes in condition to the Resident Wellness Director, responsible parties, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Maintain resident charts and care plans as required by regulations and company policies.
Manage the department budget and expenses and order resident care supplies as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Participate in community meetings, events, and meetings with third-party providers.
Provide on-call coverage every other weekend as assigned.
Conduct resident evaluations with the Resident Wellness Director in a timely manner and in accordance with regulations and company policies.
Monitor resident wellness care, vital statistics, and daily charting by licensed staff for compliance and accuracy.
Recommend quality improvement, infection control, and department enhancements.
Coordinate in-house ancillary services and ensure appropriate follow-up is completed.
Conduct training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for associates.
Review direct-report associates’ time punches and process biweekly department payroll as necessary.
Participate in recruiting and selecting Memory Care associates.
Respond promptly to requests from residents, families, and guests.
Complete and/or monitor incident and accident reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.