Memory Care Director Traditions of Dedham

LCB Senior Living•Dedham, MA

3d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time Memory Care Director, also referred to as the Reflections Director, at Traditions of Dedham in Dedham, Massachusetts. The Director is responsible for the efficient operation and overall day-to-day management of the Reflections Program, providing a therapeutic environment that supports residents’ physical, social, and psychological well-being and teaching the community team to engage residents in programming. The Habilitation Model guides the program. The role shares responsibility for hiring, evaluating, coordinating, monitoring, scheduling, and supervising staff in accordance with LCB Senior Living policy. The Director assumes administrative authority and accountability for the program, maintains its budget, assesses its needs and opportunities for growth, and develops and implements quality improvement, strategic planning, and environmental safety processes. The role works with the Residence Care Director and other community leaders on resident care planning, staff training, prospective resident reviews, outreach, and quality care. The position also involves communicating with residents, families, associates, and the company; organizing programming and family education; maintaining required documentation and compliance; and participating in the Manager-on-Duty Program. The position pays $65,000–$75,000 per year. Full-time benefits are offered starting on Day One and include health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay. Tuition reimbursement may be available.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience working with the memory impairment population.
Supervisory management skills.
Knowledge of care for seniors with dementia in accordance with LCB Senior Living policy and current state and local standards.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and completely.
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, presentation software, and calendar/newsletter software.
Certificates or education required by state or federal regulatory agencies, if applicable.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive the community vehicle if required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in human services management, housing management, and/or nursing home management is helpful.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community and interact positively with prospective residents, family members, and professionals to support occupancy growth.
Direct the overall management and day-to-day operations of the Reflections Program, in conjunction with the Residence Care Director.
Evaluate the program on an ongoing basis to identify needs and opportunities for growth.
Maintain departmental budgets.
Communicate openly and promptly with associates, residents, families, and LCB Senior Living about the program.
Develop and implement quality improvement, strategic planning, and environmental safety processes to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct programming inside and outside the Residence to address residents’ mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs.
Coordinate and conduct family meetings, family education, and care seminars.
Work with the Sales and Marketing Director and Resident Services Director to review prospective move-ins to the program.
Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing Director on community outreach and partnerships with local service resources.
Ensure program associates have the resources needed to perform their duties efficiently and economically.
Work with the management team to plan and implement staff orientation and training on caring for residents with dementia.
In conjunction with the Resident Care Director, participate in resident care planning, promote use of care plans by appropriate staff, monitor communication across work shifts, and protect the confidentiality of resident information.
Build effective relationships with community RCAs and coordinate interdisciplinary team activities to support quality care.
Ensure proper documentation of program services.
Work with families to facilitate smooth transfers or move-outs from the program when necessary.
Ensure timely completion of associate reviews and fair administration of counseling, retraining, and corrective action in accordance with policies.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, implement changes through appropriate channels to prevent future issues, and ensure appropriate company and state compliance reporting.
Ensure required staffing schedules and backup coverage are in place at all times, if applicable.
Perform and attend in-services as required.
Participate in the Manager-on-Duty Program.
Perform other duties as requested.