Memory Care Manager

Avamere•Washington, UT

About The Position

The Memory Care Manager leads our specialized memory care neighborhood, ensuring residents receive compassionate, person-centered care in a safe and engaging environment. This role oversees daily operations, team development, and regulatory compliance while supporting families and fostering meaningful connections for residents living with dementia.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a Retirement Community or Assisted Living Facility & GED or High School Diploma
OR Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or similar coursework preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of Assisted Living operational standards and requirements of participation.
Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration.
Able to make independent decisions and work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and uphold procedures to ensure all staff are trained and in compliance with this policy.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Must be 21 years of age
Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to applicants with education, training, or certification in a dementia related field

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the day-to-day functions of the Memory Care residents, its programs, and activities.
Ensure that all Memory Care residents are assessed prior to and throughout their residency to ensure that the services assessed are delivered.
Communicate with residents and family members, organizing care conferences to discuss resident needs.
Manage the medication administration on the Memory unit, ensuring proper documentation of all care plans, nurse’s notes and all corresponding documentation for the resident records.
Responsible for screening, hiring, training and supervising all staff in the Memory Care Residence. This includes managing performance, conducting timely performance reviews and all training requirements.
Assist in preparing an annual operating budget for approval by the Executive Director and allocate the resources to carry out programs and activities of the Memory Care.
Participate in state and federal surveys of the facility, reviewing any deficiencies and developing plans of correction.
Maintain a good public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and community alike.
Make daily inspections of the Memory Care and ensure that the Memory Care unit and courtyard are maintained.
Create and maintain a safety culture, setting an example of good safety, ensure safety expectations are being communicated and all staff are following safety policies and procedures.
On call availability required for this position

Benefits

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week.
Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)