Memory Care Director
TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than 30 plus, amenity-, care- and lifestyle-focused communities located throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. TerraBella communities together account for more than 2200 units and span a full spectrum of senior living and care options, including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and available, short-term Respite Care.
TerraBella Senior Living is looking for a Memory Care Director s to join our community Terrabella Indian Trail.
Responsibilities:
- Designs, schedules and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
- Partners with the Celebrations Director to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities.
- Partners with the Celebrations Director in compiling, coordinating, and executing a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents
- Provides ongoing in-service education to the Memory Care staff that is relative to the disease processes and population being served
- Partners with Director of Health and Wellness to ensure that the residents’ clinical needs are addressed.
- Prior to move-in, reviews the resident’s preferences and needs educating Care Managers of same.
- Facilitates the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration and resident engagement in programming.
- Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
- Partners with dining services to ensure meeting individualized resident needs and preferences; participates in dining experience.
- Understands resident changes in condition and takes appropriate action.
- Reviews Daily Log to document and lean about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes.
- Establishes a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization.
- Develops specific programming and approach mechanisms that are tailored to meet the needs of residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementia.
- Serves as the family liaison for the resident of the Memory Care Program.
- Ensures monthly family support group meetings are planned and facilitated.
- Attends seminars, professional conferences, and other educational sessions to stay current with new research and ideas. Maintaining any applicable certifications for position and/or state requirements
- Responsible for maintaining the operations of the program within state regulations.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree preferred.
- One (1) year management in dementia care required.
- One (1) year supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling required.
Benefits:
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, TerraBella offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.
Thank you for your interest in TerraBella Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.
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