Director of Memory Care

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 participates Memory Care Department Director training as assigned. Provide education, training, and hands-on support to community staff.QualificationsLevel 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 on 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 requiredLanguage 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 Ability:Demonstrate leadership capabilities and interpersonal abilities.Change leadership skills.Ability to 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.

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