Job description

The Arbors Assisted Living is currently seeking a highly motivated, positive and self directed individual to work with our Memory Care Residents and Staff. The responsibilities of the Memory Care Director "Program Director" include supervising and coordinating all services within our Safe Care Neighborhood. This individual would be responsible for developing and maintaining a quality program which addresses the needs of the residents within the program. MUST HAVE ASSISTED LIVING EXPERIENCE

Experience: Five years of related work and supervisory experience in the healthcare field

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University in the health care field or related experience approved by Human Resources

Performance Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the overall functioning of the Safe Care program
• Assists in directing the various departments of the operation to achieve a high level of quality service and comfort for the residents residing in the Safe Care Community
• Works in conjunction with the Case Manager to coordinate resident services
• Hiring, developing and training the care staff, medication technicians and supervisors working within the Safe Care Community
• Supervises Safe Care Staff including scheduling, developing and disseminating daily assignments as well as evaluating job performance/ competency
• Assesses in coordination with Case Management potential residents to determine appropriateness for move-ins
• Assists Executive Director with resident move-in decisions for Safe Care residents
• Coordinates, in conjunction with the Case Manager and Wellness Director the completion of the residents Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
• Implements in conjunction with Case Management the ISP to meet the needs of the resident including assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's)
• Reviews and updates, in conjunction with the Case Manager and Wellness Director, residents’ ISP’s as needed but no less than every six months.
• Assesses, in conjunction with the Case Manager and Wellness Director, the resident’s ability to return to Community post hospitalization/rehabilitation and provides recommendation to Executive Director.
• Communicates resident concerns/issues with Case Manager, Wellness Director, Executive Director, family/resident’s representative, and other departments, as needed.
• Supports each resident’s right to self determination; documents resident refusal of services offered; outlines for the resident, in conjunction with Case Manager and physician when necessary, possible implications of the refusal; informs resident, in conjunction with Case Manager and physician when necessary, of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident about the alternatives.
• Participates in Care Plan meetings and maintains communication with Wellness Director, Wellness Supervisor, Case Manager, Recreation Director and Executive Director to insure information in Care Plan is current and adhered to
• Works with the recreation department to plan meaningful, stimulating activities for the residents.
• Maintains a supportive relationship with family members and resident sponsors. Assist Case Manager and Executive Director in keeping family members informed regarding resident care and concerns
• Attends meetings with Community management.
• Effectively communicates with management staff and wellness staff.
• Implements SafeCare staff meetings.
• Ensures that staffing levels are adequate to meet the resident needs.
• Develops and implements in-service education for personnel regarding but not limited to care needs of the older adult, ADL’s, communication skills, recreation, etc.
• Takes part in preparation of departmental budget.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment properly and without waste.
• Coordinates interdepartmental workings.
• Attends off-site training programs as needed in order to keep current with trends and issues related to the care of residents in SafeCare.
• Assists in planning and establishing lines of communication; motivates employees and resolves grievances; recommends promotions, demotions, and disciplinary actions for employees within the department after discussing with the Executive Director.
• Coordinates work of the department with the work of other departments; assists in developing departmental procedures and promotes employee stabilization and productivity; maintains required records and reports.
• Reports observations concerning structural, equipment and furniture defects to appropriate personnel.
• Ensures adherence to New York State Department of Health regulations and Community Policies and Procedures.
• Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activity without regard to race, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, handicap, veteran status and sexual orientation
• Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences on the job.
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the Community.
• Adheres to Customer Service Principles: respect, flexibility, knowledge, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring and respectful.
• Communicates in a polite, courteous and positive manner.
• Follows all safety, fire and emergency procedures
• Reports for work dressed appropriately and neatly groomed.
• Performs any other functions that may be assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Assisted living: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 3 years (Required)
• Dementia care: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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