Memory Care Director, LPN

Job Description

Job Description

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!

• THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE . Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.

• We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW .

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT . We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!

• Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.

• Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

PICTURE YOURSELF …

Do you have a passion for resident engagement, specifically in a Memory Care environment? Watercrest Spanish Springs has the perfect career opportunity for you! The Memory Care Director ensures the residents lives are enriched by offering a broad range of activities/programs in a variety of settings. These programs should appeal to the varied lifestyles and backgrounds of the residents, while offering choice, fostering independence, promoting individuality, and nurturing the spirit of each individual. The Memory Care Director integrates staff, family members, and volunteers to assist in the development, implementation, and continued success of the program. The Memory Care Director is responsible for resident transportation and overseeing neighborhood haven quality assurance compliance in accordance with company policy and procedures, federal, state, and local laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making.

· Promote the illuminate memory care philosophy and adhere to the associated standards.

· Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation. compliance and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure.

· Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner.

· Partner with programming and other community team members to plan and develop programs for the Memory Care residents.

· Communicate resident care needs or changes in condition with Resident Wellness Director, responsible party, physicians and other healthcare providers.

· Assist with maintaining resident charts as required by state and federal regulations.

· Responsible for department budget and expenses.

· Maintain current knowledge of Alzheimer’s and Dementia topics.

· Participate in community meetings and events.

· Order resident care supplies as needed.

· Provide on call coverage every other weekend as assigned

· Conducts resident evaluations in conjunction with the Resident Wellness Director in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations and Watercrest policies and procedures.

· Monitors resident wellness care for compliance with state and federal regulations.

· Monitors and maintains vital statistics as required.

· Makes recommendations for quality improvement, infection control and department enhancements.

· Ensures in house ancillary services, such as x-rays, podiatry, dental, eye care, psych visits etc. are scheduled and the appropriate follow up is completed.

· Assist with monitoring and reviewing daily charting by licensed staff.

· Maintains / monitors care plans for all residents.

· Conducts training classes, on-the-job training and orientation programs for all associates.

· Review direct report associate time punches in payroll system as necessary. Process bi-weekly payroll for department associates.

· Participate in the recruitment and selection of Memory Care associates.

· Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families and guests.

· Completes and/or monitors incident and accident reports.

· Participates in meetings with third party providers regularly.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts.

· Able to manage revenue and expense budget.

· Able to make independent decisions.

· Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner.

· Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

· Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.

· Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

· LPN Preferred

· Medication Technician required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Minimum of 1 year experience in senior living preferably in a Memory Care environment.

· Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervising and management.