Memory Support Director

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak•Scottsdale, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Support Director serves as a liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health-related service agencies to provide quality care to residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other memory disorders. The role is responsible for hiring, training, and managing staff capable of providing superior care, while maintaining residents’ physical and emotional health in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The director oversees resident assessments and care planning, coordinates nursing services with other community services, and works with residents, families, physicians, and community staff to address residents’ needs and changes in condition. This position is with Clearwater Pinnacle Peak, a luxury senior living community in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Requirements

At least five to seven years of experience in senior living, healthcare, or a related industry.
At least two to three years of supervisory experience, including training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget.
First Aid Certification.
Background clearances as required by government regulations.
Must meet health requirements, including TB requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, human services, healthcare, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience supervising others in a senior living or hospitality environment.
Completion of required specialized nursing coursework for certification, or certification as an RN, LPN, or LVN, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate assessments of prospective memory care residents in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and community policies and procedures.
Ensure an initial memory care assessment is completed before each resident’s move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in.
Conduct ongoing interviews and observations to identify changes in residents’ physical or emotional health and notify the Executive Director, family members, Health Services Director, and others as appropriate.
Conduct routinely scheduled reassessments and change-of-condition assessments to ensure residents receive appropriate care and programs for their individual needs.
Assess whether the department can meet residents’ changing needs and communicate relevant changes to the Executive Director, family members, and others as appropriate.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to support continuity of residents’ total care regimen.
Work with all community departments to ensure memory care residents receive available services that enhance quality of life.
Act as a resource and care manager for memory care residents and their families.
Contact physicians, family members, and others to obtain orders for care and represent the community.
Hire, train, and manage staff providing care to memory care residents.
Maintain residents’ physical and emotional health in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.