Manager, Memory Care

Erickson Senior Living•Pompton Plains, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Manager provides leadership and oversight for the Memory Care neighborhood, serving 44 residents. The role oversees management, performance, and delivery of person-centered care and supports the integration of Memory Care best practices throughout Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living neighborhoods. Through leadership and collaboration, the manager supports residents, families, and staff and ensures residents’ psychosocial, emotional, and individual care needs are met. The manager fosters a supportive, engaging, and compassionate environment that promotes dignity, quality of life, and meaningful connections for residents living with memory loss, while championing high standards of resident care, customer service, and staff engagement. Cedar Crest is a 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, managed by Erickson Senior Living. The position offers flexibility and work-life balance, along with opportunities to learn and grow.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or training in long-term care or assisted living.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience providing services to residents with cognitive impairment.
Knowledge of the geriatric population and the aging process, including the physical, psychological, and social needs of older adults.
Demonstrated progressive approaches to supporting and enhancing quality of life for seniors with cognitive impairment.
Specific state regulations and requirements may apply and take precedence over the stated job requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-residency assessments and screen potential residents, making recommendations for appropriate admissions.
Evaluate residents’ psychosocial and activities of daily living (ADL) needs in Memory Care and coordinate care and services.
Monitor resident engagement in activities and participate in program development and strategic planning.
Lead a holistic, person-centered approach to assessment and care planning.
Partner with other departments to develop support groups and educational programming for Memory Care residents and their families.
Support Independent Living and Post-Acute Social Workers in transitioning residents between levels of care.
Maintain working knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies regarding Memory Care and level of care (LTC or ALF).
Support the integration of Memory Care best practices throughout Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living neighborhoods.
Promote high standards of resident care, customer service, and staff engagement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision packages.
Annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching, and telemedicine options.
PTO plans.
Company-paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
401(k) for team members age 18 and over, with a company 3% match.
Onsite medical centers offering wellness visits and sick care for team members age 18 and over.
Free access to onsite Team Member Health and Well-Being Centers and well-being programs, tools, and resources for team members and their immediate family members.
Education assistance and certification reimbursement.
Access to an online learning library with over 6,000 courses.
Growth opportunities as the company opens new communities and expands existing ones.
Eligibility for an annual bonus.
Flexibility and work-life balance.
Opportunities to learn and grow.
Culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.