Memory Care Director

Meridian Senior Living • Sandy, UT

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About The Position

The Memory Care Director is responsible for meeting residents’ care and activity needs and managing the overall operation of the Memory Care Neighborhood in accordance with resident needs, government regulations, and Meridian policies and procedures. The program should model validation, encourage residents’ socialization, capitalize on their abilities, and help residents feel safe and purposeful. The director also assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to residents’ best interests and welfare.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Basic knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and a desire to serve residents and families in the Memory Care Program.
• Ability to work in an environment that supports the goals of the Memory Care Program.
• Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare setting.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to reprioritize daily tasks to accommodate changing resident and community needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, the community, and State officials and the public.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience in training and staff development.
• Compassion for and a desire to work with older adults.
• Ability to work responsibly as both a team member and an individual.
• Honesty, fairness, dependability, and respect for confidentiality and others’ rights and privacy.
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Nice To Haves

• 2–3 or more years of experience caring for senior adults and adults with cognitive decline.

Responsibilities

• Meet residents’ care and activity needs.
• Manage the overall operation of the Memory Care Neighborhood in accordance with resident needs, government regulations, and Meridian policies and procedures.
• Support a Memory Care Program that models validation, encourages socialization, capitalizes on residents’ abilities, and helps residents feel safe and purposeful.
• Assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to residents’ best interests and welfare.
• Train and develop staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• No-cost telemedicine for employees and family members, with no enrollment required
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and other voluntary benefits
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonus
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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