Memory Care Director

The Ivy of McKinney • McKinney, TX

17d

About The Position

The Memory Care Director leads the daily life of The Ivy of McKinney’s Memory Care neighborhood, using the New Traditions evidence-based dementia care program and a whole-person approach. The role builds and manages program activities, coaches caregivers, supports person-centered care, and keeps families connected. The director reports to the Health & Wellness Director and supervises Memory Care department staff. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience within the past five years in a social or recreational program serving older adults living with dementia, including at least one full-time year in an activity program in a health care or assisted living setting.
• At least two years working with people living with dementia, including leading groups, building social interaction, and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Experience assessing resident needs and developing approaches that ease discomfort and improve daily well-being.
• Licensed LVN/LPN.
• Direct management experience in dementia care.
• Eligibility under state regulatory requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in social work, psychology, gerontology, therapeutic recreation, or nursing.

Responsibilities

• Plan a monthly program calendar using the Whole-Person Wellness model, addressing residents’ physical, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational, and spiritual needs; publish monthly newsletters and calendars as well as weekly and daily schedules.
• Train, schedule, and coach caregivers to lead assigned programs and adapt activities so each resident can participate successfully.
• Maintain a safe, secured environment through resident checks, awareness of door alarms, and vigilance against wandering and elopement.
• Coordinate person-centered responses to behavioral expressions in accordance with New Traditions and the memory care clinical manual.
• Assess each resident’s life history and preferences, keep the Discovery Book current, and help develop service plans.
• Build and supervise outing plans, including at least one Memory Care outing each month, and review plans quarterly.
• Partner with families on communication and dementia-specific care decisions; host in-house events with the marketing team; and use LifeLoop to keep families connected between visits.
• Manage program expenses within the monthly budget, including proper coding of Memory Care costs.
• Serve on the Manager on Duty rotation and participate in EOS, including weekly Level 10 meetings, quarterly Rocks, and role Scorecard metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed