Memory Care Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Complete eight hours of approved medication-administration training and achieve a passing grade of at least 85% on the examination.
• Satisfactorily complete eight hours of medication-administration shadowing with an approved trainer.
• Complete four hours of continuing education in medication administration annually.
• Proficient oral and written communication in English.
• Current first aid training for staff who provide direct resident care.
• Thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to older adults and ability to implement policies and procedures for assisting with medication dispensing.
• Working knowledge of RCFE regulations.
• Knowledge of personal-care services in a residential environment.
• Ability to respond appropriately to new and stressful situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, share information, seek and use supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to safely assist residents, including lifting, turning, supporting weight, and movement.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a long-term care or assisted-living setting.
• Current CPR certification; one staff member certified in CPR must be on duty at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating the resident information whiteboard and review new orders in the Electronic Health Record.
• Review UKG Dimensions time-card exceptions and review the next three shifts for appropriate coverage.
• Review schedules before weekends to ensure all shifts are covered, and complete and post employee schedules two weeks before the start of the next month.
• Review staff call-offs and provide a monthly report to the Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director.
• Complete medication destruction with a Resident Medication Assistant, Executive Director, or another licensed nurse, and prepare medication for pick-up.
• Send physician orders to physicians for review and signature every three months, using a schedule to distribute the work across the community.
• Update Resident Functional Evaluations, including elopement-risk information, and thin resident records as needed.
• Audit and monitor documentation, including Medication Administration Records and medication storage on medication carts.
• Assign duties to employees based on their roles and skills.
• Follow company policies and health, safety, and Eskaton standards.
• Provide companionship, including reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with bill paying, or completing other tasks listed in a resident’s plan of care.
• Assist residents with bathing or showering, dressing, bed-making, room organization, and personal hygiene while respecting privacy.
• Prepare light meals when directed by the resident and included in the plan of care.
• Help residents schedule medical appointments or other vital services as specified in their plans of care, and accompany residents to appointments when directed by the appropriate director or Executive Director.
• Promote resident independence and maintain safety for residents and self while providing care.
• Assist with range-of-motion exercises and ambulation as directed by a nurse or therapist, and support residents in fitness programs or planned events when indicated in the plan of care.
• Apply medical or adaptive devices as ordered by an appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
• Assist residents with self-administration of medications after successfully completing required medication training.
• Collect specimens as directed by the Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director.
• Deliver meal trays or assist residents to the Dining Room, and assist with residents’ personal laundry, including dry cleaning.
• Follow prescribed emergency protocols and policies; complete resident weights and vital signs as specified in plans of care.
• Provide respite services for spouses or other family members.
• Assist with activities, including participating in or leading activities as instructed by the Activity Director and Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director.
• Model Eskaton’s core values and comply with its Corporate Compliance Policy, HIPAA, attendance policy, dress code, Community Appearance Standards, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional image, use proper body mechanics and safe work practices, and wear appropriate safety gear.
• Attend Eskaton Supervisory Training and other training required for the position.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching program
• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical and mental health