Memory Support Director

Clearwater at Glendora•Glendora, CA

7h•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clearwater at Glendora is seeking a Memory Support Director to support residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders. The role serves as a liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations, and other health-related service agencies to help provide quality care. It is also responsible for hiring, training, and managing staff and supporting residents’ physical and emotional health in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Requirements

Five to seven years of experience in senior living, healthcare, or a related industry.
Two to three years of supervisory experience, including training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget.
First Aid certification.
Required background clearances under government regulations.
Must meet health requirements, including TB requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred 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 specialized nursing coursework required 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 assessment is completed before each resident moves in 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 communicate those changes to the Executive Director, family members, the Health Services Director, and others as appropriate.
Conduct scheduled reassessments and change-of-condition assessments as needed.
Ensure residents receive appropriate care and programs that meet their individual needs.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to support continuity of residents’ total care regimen.
Work with all community departments to ensure residents can access available services that enhance their quality of life.
Serve as a resource and care manager for residents and their families.
Contact physicians, family members, and others to obtain care orders and represent the community.
Hire, train, and manage staff.