Mind & Memory Care Director

Benchmark Senior Living•Shelburne, VT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arbors of Shelburne is looking for a Mind & Memory Care Director to join their team! This role is responsible for all components of the Memory Care environment, including ongoing recruitment and training of associates, scheduling, support, and management. The Director will develop, coordinate, and implement care and services for residents with cognitive impairment, focusing on innovation and enhancing the memory care experience for residents, families, and associates. The program's goal is to provide an environment that supports each resident’s highest level of physical, social, and psychological well-being.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in a health science related field or equivalent work experience
Advanced knowledge about the dementia disease process, associated functional changes, and disease progression.
Able to identify and implement adaptive strategies to support an individual's abilities.
Minimum of 3 years memory care experience.
Strong supervisory, leadership and management skills.
Strong mentoring and coaching skills; ability to inspire and develop others.
Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and work in an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to relate in a positive and professional way to a diverse resident and associate population.

Nice To Haves

Within the first year of hire date MMD will complete Benchmark University Faculty Training to facilitate Compass and Dementia Live.
Within the first six months of hire; Completion of Dementia care certification CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner), Alzheimer’s Association Habilitation Training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, coaching, recognition, engagement and performance evaluations on all Harbor Resident Care Associates.
Maintain an engaging, homelike environment which presents residents with many opportunities to touch, collect or enjoy interesting items along the way.
Support and monitor the day-to-day delivery of quality resident services resulting in high resident, family and associate satisfaction.
Schedule all staff for 24/7 delivery of services with the Memory Care Program while monitoring available labor hours to budget.
Operate the Memory Impaired Program, including recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training, coaching, and developing all resident care staff.
Ensure successful outcomes with customer, family and associate relations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and financial management.
Partner with the Resident Care Director (RN) to ensure services driven by the resident service plan are provided and changes are communicated.
Support residents’ family, friends and significant others as ongoing caregivers and members of the care giving team.
Communicate frequently with family members.
Understand and manage the department’s budget.
Attend and actively participate in local Alzheimer’s Association Chapters or local partnerships.
Conduct tours of Harbor as needed for prospective residents and families.