Memory Care Director - LPN

Foundry Commercial•Kinston, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Living, a premier senior living platform formed by the merger of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Memory Care Director to lead their Memory Care neighborhood at Spring Arbor of Kinston. This role is ideal for an LPN or a tenured Med Tech Lead who has a passion for serving seniors living with dementia, possesses strong leadership and clinical skills, and has experience in senior living or memory care programming. The Memory Care Director will support, mentor, and lead care staff with a warm, engaging, and resident-centered approach, making a meaningful impact while leading with compassion and purpose.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
RN or LPN required and in good standing with state licensing authority.
Experience or training in an equivalent setting preferred.
General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
Aptitude and previous experience with Alzheimer’s and memory-impaired residents.
Experience in and knowledge of diagnoses.
Knowledge of medication and administration procedures.
Knowledge in diagnostic review of resident falls.
Knowledge in skillfully conducting resident assessments and creating appropriate Plans of Care.
Educational background in understanding cognitive impairment.
Ability to coordinate with medical providers with understanding of physiology.
Ability to conduct professional care plan meetings with families as a licensed advocate for resident’s needs.
Knowledge of effective supervisory and management practices, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of resources for seniors and of related agencies.
Understanding of the social, psychological, and recreational needs of Alzheimer’s and memory-impaired residents.
Ability to exercise confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

LPN Highly Preferred or Tenured Med Tech Leads
Strong leadership and clinical skills
Experience in senior living or memory care programming
The ability to support, mentor, and lead care staff
A warm, engaging, resident-centered approach

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and assists as needed in all cottage care (Memory Care) staffing and service needs.
Supervises all MTs, CNAs, and other cottage staff.
Recruits and hires, manages, and directs cottage care staff.
Orients, monitors progress, and reinforces training of cottage care staff, including state-required training.
Collaborates with the Resident Care Director (RCD) and Executive Director in implementing state regulations as required.
Functions as part of the management team, including manager on duty coverage, presenting the community, planning and participating in staff meetings, and planning and implementing marketing and community events.
Develops a care team and residential living environment that supports the overall Cottage Care philosophy.
Creates and coordinates the implementation of ongoing person-centered activities and life skills programming.
Monitors physician orders to ensure follow-through and completion.
Audits Medication Administration Records (MAR) and notifies the pharmacy of changes.
Completes resident assessments in a timely manner and trains designated team members in assessment skills.
Develops and implements resident care plans to meet the needs of residents.
Monitors all aspects of the medication administration program.
Directs and coordinates resident care service needs in collaboration with the care team and community department heads as appropriate.