Memory Care Director

Monarch Communities•Jackson Township, NJ

53d

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Memory Care Director is 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 (includes driving our Van for local outings), and a fine dining experience. Schedule: Full time - exempt

Requirements

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
Must have clean driving record and up to date driver's license
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
Supervises assigned Memory Care associates to include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and counseling
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 Executive 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
Drive our Company Van/Bus for Memory Care local outings
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

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