Senior Lifestyle
Director of Memory Care
Senior Lifestyle, Lincolnton, North Carolina, us, 28093
Seeking a Leader for our newly renovated Memory Care Secured Unit@ $22- $24 per hourResponsibilities
Conduct interviews, orientation, and ongoing training of Memory Care Team employees in accordance with employee training policy and regulatory guidelines.Coach and counsel departmental employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle human resources policies.Manage Memory Care employees in partnership with the Health and Wellness director or designee.Promote the company’s Embrace philosophy in all aspects of his/her role to include interactions with resident, family, and staff and the daily oversight of Memory Care operations in partnership with the Health and Wellness Director.Organize the monthly programming calendar and needed supplies.Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Memory Care resident programs.Lead high quality innovative programs in Memory Care to include a minimum of 3-5 self-lead programs daily.Implement and monitor programs and processes to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.Adhere to the budget guidelines for the department.Maintain current knowledge of Alzheimer’s/dementia topics and participate in Memory Care Department Director training as assigned. Provide education, training, and hands-on support to community staff.Qualifications
Level of Formal Education:
Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s DegreeArea of Study:
Social Work: Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a related fieldYears of Experience:
3-5+ yearsType of Experience:
Working with individuals with Dementia including leading programs, handling complex behavioral issues, and educating staff and families on Alzheimer’s or Dementia related topics.Special Certifications:
Activities Director Certification, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or other related Certifications as required.Language Skills:
Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with all others.Technical Competencies:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate leadership capabilities and interpersonal abilities.Change leadership skills.Problem-solving abilities.Expertise in planning and organizing.Personal Attributes
Adaptable, compassionate, balanced, flexible, focused, professional, proactive, responsible, results-oriented, and detail-oriented.Other/Preferred
Demonstrated teaching and training skills.Additional Information
Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.
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Conduct interviews, orientation, and ongoing training of Memory Care Team employees in accordance with employee training policy and regulatory guidelines.Coach and counsel departmental employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle human resources policies.Manage Memory Care employees in partnership with the Health and Wellness director or designee.Promote the company’s Embrace philosophy in all aspects of his/her role to include interactions with resident, family, and staff and the daily oversight of Memory Care operations in partnership with the Health and Wellness Director.Organize the monthly programming calendar and needed supplies.Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Memory Care resident programs.Lead high quality innovative programs in Memory Care to include a minimum of 3-5 self-lead programs daily.Implement and monitor programs and processes to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.Adhere to the budget guidelines for the department.Maintain current knowledge of Alzheimer’s/dementia topics and participate in Memory Care Department Director training as assigned. Provide education, training, and hands-on support to community staff.Qualifications
Level of Formal Education:
Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s DegreeArea of Study:
Social Work: Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a related fieldYears of Experience:
3-5+ yearsType of Experience:
Working with individuals with Dementia including leading programs, handling complex behavioral issues, and educating staff and families on Alzheimer’s or Dementia related topics.Special Certifications:
Activities Director Certification, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or other related Certifications as required.Language Skills:
Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with all others.Technical Competencies:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate leadership capabilities and interpersonal abilities.Change leadership skills.Problem-solving abilities.Expertise in planning and organizing.Personal Attributes
Adaptable, compassionate, balanced, flexible, focused, professional, proactive, responsible, results-oriented, and detail-oriented.Other/Preferred
Demonstrated teaching and training skills.Additional Information
Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.
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