Memory Care Director

Eskaton Careers•Placerville, CA

2d•$68,500

About The Position

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 25 communities and services throughout Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career. Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch. At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum. Our Benefits include but are not limited to... Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage Company paid life insurance Wellness programs Employee Assistance Program 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply) Paid Time Off programs Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available Free meals at communities This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment. Position Summary: The Memory Care Director manages the Resident Care Associates and Resident Medication Assistants and supervises care provided to residents in Memory Care. This includes direct resident care, conferring with other disciplines, referring to community resources and/or utilizing resource materials as needed. This position participates in care conferences and staff meetings, completes paperwork in a timely manner, and communicates with health care providers, Eskaton support staff, and other community persons as needed or directed. The Memory Care Director is also responsible for scheduling shifts, job assignments, accountability, and evaluations of Resident Care Associates and Resident Medication Assistants. Additionally, the Memory Care Director is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating programs to meet the creative, social and recreational needs of the residents in Memory Care. This is a salaried position starting at $68,500 annually. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Requirements

Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) preferred.
Current CPR certification.
Current First Aid certification.
Minimum of two years recent long-term care experience working with older adults with cognitive deficits preferred.
Must have at least two years prior supervisory experience.
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of comprehensive care of older adults which includes: basic knowledge of clinical disease entities, the physical observational skills required for initial and follow-up appraisal of all assigned residents, resident treatments, specialized diets, and medication regime for individuals.
Must also be aware of the rehabilitative and preventative aspects concerning each resident, their safety, comfort, and protection, the usual performances indicated for disease/infection prevention and restorative measures, the ability to document services provided with a realistic plan for reaching short and long term goals, and to be able to make decisions regarding safety needs of residents including adequate equipment.
The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.
All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) preferred.
Minimum of two years recent long-term care experience working with older adults with cognitive deficits preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates appropriate observation skills for initial and follow-up appraisal of resident status.
Possesses an adequate knowledge of clinical disease entities.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and procedures as prescribed for assigned residents.
Performs those treatments in an appropriate manner.
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of specialized diets and medications commonly prescribed to residents and assists with administration and management as needed.
Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of rehabilitative and preventative aspects of care and ensures resident safety, comfort, and protection.
Supervises and directs care given to residents by Resident Care Associates and Resident Medication Assistants in Memory Care in an appropriate manner.
Ensures continuity of care by appropriately directing, coaching, and counseling the support staff.
Coordinates resident care by creating and managing monthly schedules for Resident Care Associates and Resident Medication Assistants in Memory Care.
Assists physicians or physician extenders in making rounds and assessments of residents (if applicable).
Marketing to community and assisting with tours as needed.