Overview

This position is responsible for promoting and integrating the mission and philosophy of Senior Lifestyle Corporation. The Memory Care Director is responsible for the day to day operations of Memory Care. The Memory Care Director is responsible for overseeing compliance with all community policies and procedures and applicable state regulations as they apply to Memory Care. The Memory Care Director will be the process owner to implement and oversee the Memory Care points of distinction established in the areas of Embrace Wellness, Embrace Enrichment, Embrace Creativity, Embrace Connection, Embrace Challenge and Embrace Teamwork.

Essential Functions

• 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

Area of Study: Social Work: Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

Years of Experience:Mid-level (3-5 years)

Type of Experience:Three to five years 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

Language Skills:Capable of communicating efficiently and properly.

Technical Competencies:Entry-level 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. Five or more years of directly related experience.

  A clean driving record with no more than one violation and/or accident within the past 5 years is required for this position.

Benefits Description

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. Team members may also be eligible to receive a bonus based on their position. 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 proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all employees because of our commitment to the health and safety of our residents, their family members, and all of our team members.

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Requisition ID 2022-25618

CityGlendale

StateAZ

Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name The Senior Lifestyle Company, LLC

Position Type (Portal Searching) Regular Full-Time