Memory Care Director

American Senior Communities • Indianapolis, IN

6d

About The Position

The Memory Care Director manages and implements the programs, philosophies and standards for the Memory Care Center.

Requirements

• CLINICAL AND HUMAN SERVICES KNOWLEDGE: UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL WORK PRINCIPLES, PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENTS AND INTERVENTIONS. STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO RESIDENT CARE. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF DEMENTIA RELATED BEHAVIORS, STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES.
• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK OR IN A HUMAN SERVICES FIELD REQUIRED.
• STRONG PASSION FOR GERIATRIC ADVOCACY AND COMMITMENT TO SENIOR CARE EXCELLENCE.
• DEMONSTRATES C.A.R.E. VALUES TO OUR RESIDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CUSTOMERS AND STAFF. COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCELLENCE

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care experience strongly preferred
• PREVIOUS SOCIAL SERVICES EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

Responsibilities

• Manages and implements the programs, philosophies and standards for the Memory Care Center.
• Train, observe and redirect staff through initial education and one-on-one education of the Alzheimer disease process.
• Empathetic engagement with residents and families.
• Clear, effective communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.
• The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.

Benefits

• Access your earnings before payday.
• Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs.
• 401(K)
• FSA PROGRAM
• FREE LIFE INSURANCE
• PTO EXCHANGE FOR PAY PROGRAMS
• MEDICAL COVERAGE AS LOW AS $25
• VISION AND DENTAL INSURANCE.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HELP MANAGE PERSONAL OR WORK-RELATED ISSUES
• WORKFORCE CHAPLAINS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE WORKPLACE AND PERSONALIZED WELLNESS COACHING.
• HOLIDAY PAY AND PTO WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN ADDITIONAL PTO.
• EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW YOU TO SAVE ON TRAVEL, RETAIL, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND MUCH MORE.
• ACCESS TO PRECEPTORS AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
• CLINICAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS
• EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE STATE LIKE IVY TECH AND PURDUE GLOBAL
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
• COMPANY SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.
• CELEBRATE THE HARD WORK YOU AND YOUR TEAM PUT IN EACH DAY THROUGH EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EVENTS AND MONTHLY AND ANNUAL AWARDS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level