Memory Care Director (LPN or RN)

Monarch Communities • Beverly, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Memory Care to deliver the highest degree of quality care to our residents, to include personal care, activities and programming, and a fine dining experience.

Requirements

• Licensed LPN or RN
• Prior experience and knowledge of caring for people with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias required
• Must have current First Aid and CPR certification as required by State
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Nice To Haves

• Degree in a related field (nursing, social services, therapeutic recreation) preferred
• Certified Dementia Care Practitioner preferred
• Specialized certification in Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads all efforts in Memory Care services and programming, in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as company policies and procedures while collaborating with the Health and Wellness Director
• Supervises assigned Memory Care associates to include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and counseling while collaborating with the Health and Wellness Director
• Schedules assigned Memory Care associates for 24/7 delivery of services and programming while monitoring available labor hours to budget
• Manage departmental budget with established guidelines, and in conjunction with the Health and Wellness Director, perform budget analysis, review and control
• Work with community leadership in providing training and orientation to new associates and ongoing training to current associates
• Partner with the Health & Wellness Director to participate in the pre-admission and ongoing assessment process to develop the resident’s care plan
• Connect residents to programs, services, and resources to help manage resident care
• Participate in care plan meetings for Memory Care residents
• Ensure the development and implementation of activities are based on the resident’s likes and abilities
• Facilitate a pro-active problem solving approach to challenging behaviors
• Coordinate family involvement in Memory Care resident’s life such as participation in activities, special events, and support groups
• Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree