Memory Care Director

Gardant•Aurora, IL

2d•$58 - $62

About The Position

The Memory Care Director designs and facilitates the Community Memory Care program, encouraging active participation from residents, family members, and team members. The role oversees the program budget and implementation, supporting cost-effective operations and effective use of available resources. It also creates and sustains a welcoming, safe environment that promotes residents’ wellness and independence. The director participates in resident move-ins through initial wellness assessments and individualized care-plan development. The role leads and supports the Memory Care clinical team through training, scheduling, hands-on assistance, education, and training opportunities. It also provides health-promotion services and dementia-care education to residents and families, contributes to quality assurance and performance improvement, 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and facilitate the Community Memory Care program, promoting active participation from residents, family members, and team members.
Oversee the budget and implementation of a cost-effective Memory Care program, manage an inventory list of equipment and supplies, and maximize available resources.
Create and sustain a welcoming and safe environment that promotes resident wellness and independence.
Participate in the resident move-in process through initial wellness assessments and development of 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 services for residents and families.
Engage with residents and family members compassionately and effectively to create a lasting, positive experience.
Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Coordinate the Community’s infection-control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance.