Memory Care Director - Med Tech or LPN

Allegro Senior Living•Winchester, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Arbor of Winchester is seeking a compassionate and experienced Cottage Care Director to lead our Memory Care team. This leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about senior care, team development, and creating a supportive, resident-centered environment. The Cottage Care Director (CCD) plans, directs and assists as needed in all cottage care (Memory Care) staffing and service needs. The role involves providing leadership and oversight to Assisted Living and Memory Care teams, ensuring high-quality care and services for residents, including those with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments. The director will supervise and support team members, foster a positive and collaborative work environment, manage daily operations, staffing, and workflow within the cottages, and partner with leadership to maintain compliance with state regulations and company standards. A key aspect of the role is promoting a culture focused on resident dignity, safety, and well-being.

Requirements

Certified Medication Technician (CMT) required if not RN/LPN
Previous experience working with seniors, including memory care strongly preferred
Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and processes effectively
Strong communication and organizational skills
Genuine compassion and commitment to serving seniors
Experience in and knowledge of diagnoses
Knowledge of medication and administration procedures
Knowledge in diagnostic review of resident falls
Knowledge in skillfully conducting resident assessments and creating appropriate Plans of Care
Educational background in understanding cognitive impairment
Ability to coordinate with medical providers with understanding of physiology
Ability to conduct professional care plan meetings with families as a licensed advocate for resident’s needs
Knowledge of effective supervisory and management practices, techniques, and methods
Knowledge of resources for seniors and of related agencies
Understanding of the social, psychological, and recreational needs of Alzheimer’s and memory impaired residents
Ability to exercise confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines
Must be 21 years of age or older
Experience or training in an equivalent setting preferred
RN or LPN required and in good standing with state licensing authority
General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors
Aptitude and previous experience with Alzheimer’s and memory impaired residents

Nice To Haves

RN or LPN preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight to Assisted Living and Memory Care teams
Ensure high-quality care and services for residents, including those with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments
Supervise and support team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
Manage daily operations, staffing, and workflow within the cottages
Partner with leadership to maintain compliance with state regulations and company standards
Promote a culture focused on resident dignity, safety, and well-being
Supervisory role of all MTs, CNAs and other cottage staff
Recruit and hire, manage and direct cottage care staff
Orient, monitor progress and reinforce training of cottage care staff, including state required training
Collaborate with Resident Care Director (RCD) and Executive Director in implementing state regulations as required
Function as part of the management team (manager on duty coverage, presenting the community, planning and participating in staff meetings, planning and implementing marketing and community events)
Develop a care team and residential living environment that supports overall Cottage Care philosophy
Create and coordinate implementation of ongoing person-centered activities and life skills programming
Monitor physician orders to assure follow-through and completion
Audit Medication Administration Records (MAR) and notify pharmacy of changes
Complete resident assessments in a timely manner and train designated team members in assessment skills
Develop and implement resident care plans to meet the needs of residents
Monitor all aspects of the medication administration program
Direct and coordinate resident care service needs in collaboration with care team and community department heads as appropriate