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Memory Care Director
Memory Care DirectorMonarch Communities • Jackson, NJ, US
Memory Care Director

Memory Care Director

Monarch Communities • Jackson, NJ, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Memory Care Director

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Memory Care Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Memory Care, to deliver the highest degree of quality care to our residents, to include personal care, activities and programming (includes driving our Van for local outings), and a fine dining experience.

Schedule : Full time - exempt

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Leads all efforts in Memory Care services and programming, in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as company policies and procedures
  • Supervises assigned Memory Care associates to include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and counseling
  • Schedules assigned Memory Care associates for 24 / 7 delivery of services and programming while monitoring available labor hours to budget
  • Manage departmental budget with established guidelines, and in conjunction with the Executive Director, perform budget analysis, review and control
  • Work with community leadership in providing training and orientation to new associates and ongoing training to current associates
  • Partner with the Health & Wellness Director to participate in the pre-admission and ongoing assessment process to develop the resident's care plan
  • Connect residents to programs, services, and resources to help manage resident care
  • Drive our Company Van / Bus for Memory Care local outings
  • Participate in care plan meetings for Memory Care residents
  • Ensure the development and implementation of activities are based on the resident's likes and abilities
  • Facilitate a proactive problem solving approach to challenging behaviors
  • Coordinate family involvement in Memory Care resident's life such as participation in activities, special events, and support groups
  • Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty

Qualifications

  • Degree in a related field (nursing, social services, therapeutic recreation) preferred
  • Certified Dementia Care Practitioner preferred
  • Specialized certification in Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias preferred
  • Prior experience and knowledge of caring for people with Alzheimer's or other related dementias required
  • Must have current First Aid and CPR certification as required by State
  • Must have clean driving record and up to date driver's license
  • Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

    • Physical Abilities

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
  • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

    • Benefits Offered (Full Time) :

  • Health Insurance : Medical / Rx, Dental, and Vision
  • Ancillary Benefits : Life Insurance / AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • FSA (Commuter / Parking)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement

    • Other Compensation Programs :

  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Resident Referral Bonus

    • Equal Opportunity Statement :

    Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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