Memory Care Director

Kisco Senior Living • Brookline, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Director promotes a healthy and actively-enriched lifestyle within the memory care community.

Requirements

• A passion for excellence
• Be a great team player
• Be a progressive and creative thinker
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or have a bachelor’s degree in health services/social sciences or related field
• Three to five years’ experience working in senior care management, with a preference for experience working with persons living with dementia
• Must have or be able to obtain the appropriate state license required by law
• CPR Certified

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents and evaluate residents regularly and assess levels of care
• Effectively supervise departmental operations on a day-to-day basis under the guidance of the Executive Director
• Plan and prepare assignment sheets for resident assistants
• Responsible for overall administration and management of the Alzheimer’s residential area
• Actively support and facilitate wellness programs that meet the needs of each resident
• Respond in a tactful and timely manner to all concerns placed by residents, family members
• Supervise medication programs
• Interface with physicians and other care providers
• Monitor all physician orders and ensure they have been followed
• Maintain contact with outside health care services pertaining to the resident’s needs
• Observe, report and document residents’ services and requirements at each shift
• Oversee medication control and coordinate with physicians for optimum health care
• Handle emergency situations responsibly and calmly until aid arrives
• Conduct and/or assist with regular staff meetings and daily stand-ups
• Review payroll documentation to minimize missed punches and monitor overtime

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• A free meal per shift
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
• Matching 401k (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager