Memory Care Director

Maplewood Senior Living • Norwalk, CT

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider that offers a home-like, luxury environment for its residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe setting. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others, as employees have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors every day. The Memory Care Director (MCD) serves as the dementia care expert for the community, leading all aspects of the Memory Care Program and playing a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being, safety, and comfort for the Currents residents. This role encompasses oversight of memory care staff, implementation of Maplewood standards and best practices, and the development and execution of specialized service plans tailored to each resident's unique needs. The Director collaborates closely with other department heads, family members, program staff, and care staff to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of care, lifestyle, therapeutic environment, and interventions. Key responsibilities also include continuous staff training on the latest memory care best practices, monitoring resident progress, and adjusting approaches and protocols as needed. Furthermore, the MCD liaises with families to provide regular updates, support, and education, and ensures compliance with state regulations and company policies. The ultimate goal is to foster a nurturing environment that promotes dignity, wellbeing, engagement, safety, and a high quality of life for residents living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dementia care expert for the community
• Lead all aspects of the Memory Care Program
• Ensure the well-being, safety, and comfort for our Currents residents
• Oversight of memory care staff
• Implementation of Maplewood standards and best practices
• Development and implementation of specialized service plans tailored to the unique needs of each resident
• Closely collaborate with other department heads, family members, program staff and care staff
• Ensure the delivery of the highest quality of care, lifestyle, therapeutic environment and interventions
• Conduct continuous staff training on the latest memory care best practices
• Monitor resident progress, and adjust approaches and protocols as needed
• Liaise with families to provide regular updates, support, and education
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies
• Work to create a nurturing environment that promotes dignity, wellbeing, engagement, safety and a high quality of life for our residents living with dementia

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Paid training & uniforms
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees