Memory Care Director

Join our Canterbury team, as our Memory Care Director

In this role you will develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for the residents with cognitive impairment to provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident’s highest level of physical, social, and psychological well-being. Join a team that values your passion, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact every day.

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services

$80k to $85k yearly salary

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and provide the Administrator with records and reports regarding the unit’s budget and progress toward stated goals.
• Complete related assessments and tools for admission, and discharge.
• Provide in-service and all continuing education for employees, family members and volunteers regarding the resident’s disease process, behaviors, techniques, and approaches.
• Interview and assesses all the residents and the families prior to admission.
• Coordinates, with team members, the development of the 24-hour plan for the residents.
• Becomes a community-recognized expert and resource related to dementia care and Alzheimer’s disease. .
• Provides for a therapeutic environment in the residents’ personal and congregate areas, compensating for cognitive, sensory, and physical impairments.
• Provides individual or group services for the resident and/or families at the time of adjustment or crisis.

Qualifications for Memory Care Director:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, gerontology, nursing, or therapeutic recreation or at least 5 years direct resident experience; Master’s Degree, strongly preferred.

Professional Experience:

• At least three to five (3-5) years of healthcare experience
• At least Two (2) years of geriatric care experience

Certification/Licensure:

• Expertise in Alzheimer’s and related dementias to meet State license requirements.

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.

Benefits for Memory Care Coordinator:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) with match

• Employee engagement and culture committee

• Company sponsored life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.