Memory care Director
hace 1 mes
East Atlanta
Job Description Purpose Develops, coordinates, and implements programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment while providing a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident’s highest level of well-being of mind, body, and spirit. Essential Functions Job Functions • Direct and supervise Memory Care Staff, • Develop, maintain and periodically update written care policies, procedures and manual, objectives and philosophies. Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating care services with other resident services., • Implement plans of correction for state surveys and deficiencies, complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc. Implement and maintain the continuous quality improvement program., • Schedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday schedules, shift and work assignments. Ensure adequate staffing and expedite work; delegate administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to resident care services supervisory associates as deemed necessary to perform assigned duties., • Coordinates the implementation of the Memory Care Program mission, goals and philosophy., • Provides or secures training to associates in the Community including training caring for residents with memory impairment and other advanced training., • Provides or secures the additional training/practicum experience to Resident Caregiver associates of Memory Care Program., • Coordinates with Resident Care Director in establishing and maintaining a staffing pattern to meet our customized care commitment., • Maintains a mental, physically and spiritually stimulating activity program that is geared to the individual’s preferences and capabilities., • Participates with the Resident Care Director in the hiring, scheduling and supervising of Resident Care Associates assigned to the Memory Care program., • Acts as liaison to facilitate communications among Memory Care, the community, family members and the local community., • Maintains as environment in the residents’ personal and congregate areas, which will help to compensate for cognitive, sensory and physical impairments., • Interviews the residents and families prior to admission. Coordinates the pre-admission screening and assessment process with Directors of Marketing and Resident Care., • Coordinates with the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Program Caregivers and families in the development of the 24-hour plan for the residents and updates the plan in a timely manner., • Coordinates delivery of services for each resident according to the 24-hour plan., • Attends Department head meetings and leads regularly scheduled Memory Care Program meetings., • Provides Caregivers with updates and in-service training programs and Memory Care programs., • Pursues educational development in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders., • Assists the Marketing Director in promoting the Memory Care Program to doctors, hospital discharge planners and local community agencies., • Maintains recruiting of all Memory Care positions, conducting interviews, hires, onboarding, training, motivation, and retention., • Coordinates departmental schedule to, • Participate as instructed in the sales process of potential residents., • Coordinates the Memory Care Program volunteer/mentor program., • Develops and maintains the community’s resource library., • Models our company philosophy, helping whenever needed to meet residents’ needs and working as a member of the overall team., • Participate as a Manager on Duty during assigned weekends., • Must be 21 years of age, or older, • Must have satisfactory criminal background check in accordance with state requirements., • Must have satisfactory credit check., • Must read, write, speak, and understand English., • Must demonstrate patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude towards the elderly., • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, gerontology, therapeutic recreation, or equivalent is desired. Previous successful experience in a memory care unit is required., • Registered Nurse/Licensed Nurse in good standing, meeting all applicable federal and state licensure. Certified Medication Aide (CMA) may be considered based on relevant experience., • Prior experience working with older adults with memory impairment., • Two years of experience in geriatric care., • Demonstrated supervisory experience., • Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, twist, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds., • Must be able to squat, reach, and stretch without distress., • Must be able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing., • Maintains professional conduct with associates. Supervisory experience is desirable.