Memory Support Director

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak•Scottsdale, AZ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Clearwater Pinnacle Peak, a luxury senior living community in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Memory Support Director. The role 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 director hires, trains, and manages staff capable of providing superior care and works to maintain 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, monitors residents’ physical and emotional health, coordinates nursing services with other community services, and works with residents’ families and care providers. The position also serves as a resource and care manager for residents and families and represents the community in obtaining care orders.

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.
Required background clearances under 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; equivalent education and experience supervising others in senior living or hospitality may also qualify.
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 regulations and community policies.
Ensure an initial memory care assessment is completed before move-in and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in.
Continually interview and observe residents to identify changes in physical or emotional health and communicate those changes to the Executive Director, family members, the Health Services Director, and others as needed.
Conduct scheduled reassessments and change-of-condition assessments to ensure residents receive appropriate care and programs for their individual needs.
Notify relevant parties of changes in residents’ health or the department’s ability to meet their needs.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to support continuity of residents’ care.
Work with 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, families, and others to obtain care orders and represent the community.
Hire, train, and manage staff providing care to memory care residents.