Director of Memory Care (Personal Services)
Purpose:
To develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment; to provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident's highest level of well being of mind, body and spirit.
Job Functions:
Essential Functions
¨ Direct and supervise Memory care staff.
¨ 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 Director of Nursing in establishing and maintaining a staffing pattern to meet our customized care commitment.
¨ Maintains a mentally, physically and spiritually stimulating activity program that is geared to the individual's preferences and capabilities.
¨ Participates with the Director of Nursing in the hiring, scheduling and supervising of Resident 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 residents and families prior to admission. Coordinates the pre-admission screening and assessment process with Directors of Marketing and Resident Care.
¨ Coordinates with the Director of Nursing, 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.
¨ 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 out whenever needed to meet residents' needs and working as a member of the overall team.
¨ Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Director of Nursing.
