Memory Care Director

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents. It is our goal to assure that our residents’ lives are enhanced through compassionate care and honoring their life stories and legacy. Our mission To Enhance the Human Spirit not only pertains to residents but also our employees. We are committed to helping each of our employees have more than just a job. We want each of our associates to feel like they have a career and an opportunity to grow.

Mission

• To Enhance the Human Spirit
• Core Values
• Serve with Heart
• Serve with Purpose
• Serve with Courage
• Have Fun While Serving

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• Flexible schedules
• We offer a free medical insurance plan.
• Paid Training, Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Perfect attendance bonus program up to $100 extra a month
• Referral bonus
• Career growth
• Reliable hours and stable schedule
• Working environment where your voice is heard, and your experience will be respected and appreciated.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Memory Care Director position champions Charter Senior Living’s Flourish Memory Care philosophy and lives the core values and mission of Charter Senior Living; Enhancing the Human Spirit. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and leadership of the Memory Care Neighborhood and is responsible for training, development, and ongoing compliance of the program standards for the Flourish Memory Care Programs, community policies and procedures and applicable state regulations as they apply to memory care. This position also works collaboratively with the management team to ensure the planning and implementation of all therapeutic programming, entertainment, service planning and achievement of occupancy development goals. The Memory Care Director is the process owner to implement and oversee the points of distinction established in the areas of Flourish Restore, Flourish Enrich, Flourish Connect, Flourish Create, Flourish Engage, and Flourish Contribute. This role must possess compassion, and a genuine concern for the well-being and interest of seniors, along with experience in dementia care and life enrichment programming.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Area of study : Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Human Development, Psychology, or related field.
Years of Experience : Mid-Level. Minimum of three years-experience working with Seniors with at least one year being with persons with Dementia.
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.
Level of Formal Education : Associates degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate leadership capabilities and interpersonal abilities. Change leadership skills, problem solving and expertise in planning and organizing.
Personal Attributes : Results oriented, detail oriented, proactive, focused, adaptable, compassionate, balanced, flexible, and professional.
What positions will this job manage? Memory Care resident care associates in partnership with the Health and Wellness Director, and Memory Care Coordinator or program assistants where applicable.

Why Charter Senior Living? Here are just a few of things that our associates say...

It truly feels like a family at Charter.
The residents are an extension of my family now.
You always hear about a company’s values and mission, but you hardly ever see them follow through, I love Charter because they truly mean what they say, they put the people first and truly believe in enhancing the human spirit.
I love to chat with them and laugh because at Charter our values include Have fun while serving. We are charged with enhancing the human spirit of our residents, but they are really enhancing my spirit.