Memory Care Manager

Seasons Retirement Communities LP • Brantford, ON

5h • CA$50,000 - CA$55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Memory Care Manager. The successful candidate will be a compassionate and caring individual who has experience supporting residents with dementia and cognitive impairment. This role involves committing to ensuring residents are embraced while providing person-centered care and engaging programs to residents while assisting in maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, their families’ and other staff in accordance with Seasons vision, mission and values. This role will also oversee and support the Memory Care team to ensure staff provide meaningful interactions with residents.

Requirements

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certification
• Progressive or supervisory experience with positive management techniques for addressing complex behaviors related to dementia care/cognitive impairment
• Progressive or supervisory experience in an environment within the healthcare industry and working knowledge of resident engagement programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills in relation to the healthcare sector
• Strong leadership skills in relation to promoting exceptional care of Seasons’ Memory Care residents and mentoring of the Memory Care team
• Ability to create meaningful programs and activities for our Memory Care Residents
• Successful completion of post-secondary diploma in one of the following areas of study: dementia care, gerontology, kinesiology or rehabilitation from recognized educational institution OR relative professional equivalency
• Class G driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the assessment and orientation of new residents and following up on residents throughout the transition to their new home and as health care changes occur
• Provides leadership and direction to the Memory Care service team members
• Responsible for scheduling, payroll, budgeting and appropriating staff hours within the Memory Care department
• Recruitment, hiring, orientation and in-service training of all care staff as well as managing the care staff at the home. Empowering Seasons’ care staff to work to their full potential and providing guidance and support throughout their career at Seasons
• Plans a structured daily activity program in keeping with Seasons’ guidelines
• Provides support and responses to resident and family inquiries and concerns.
• Promotes a healthy lifestyle for residents by embracing each resident as an individual and ensure residents receive person centered care at Seasons
• Ensuring Compliant with Resident Assessments/Service Plans (PCC) and follows Seasons and RHRA Regulations
• Risk Management is adhered to through monthly care related audits, Retirement Home Regulatory Authority inspections and Public Health Inspections

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree