Memory Care Manager, Assisted Living

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Range: $90,000- $100,682/year

Responsible for supervision of Assisted Living Memory Care staff, program management, staff scheduling, recruiting and training, and all aspects of resident care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee operations of the Traditions Memory Care Program, and serve as direct supervisor for staff.
• Work as a member of the management team

• Oversee the provision of excellent ADL care, including nutrition and hydration, toileting program, incontinent care, vital signs, activities, and other nursing care. Medication Administration.
• Ensure staff adapts care giving to build on individual resident strengths and abilities, using and modeling appropriate behavioral intervention techniques with residents.
• Complete Service Plans on the established basis, partnering with the multidisciplinary care team in Memory Care for input.
• Communicate with families regarding resident care issues and needs.
• Verifies all required documentation is in place.

• Create Staffing Schedule and Staff Assignments.
• Recruiting, selection and training of staff members.
• Responsible for writing staff’s Annual Performance Evaluations.
• Accomplishes staff job results by coaching, counseling, and discipling employees.
• Maintain a safe working environment by reporting WC work injuries in a timely manner.
• Enters and approves schedules in Kronos system for direct care staff.
• Responsible for ensuring budget compliance.
• Maintain licensing compliance with documentation / binders / forms.
• Maintains updated ambulance packets, forms, and other supplies.
• Works with staff to ensure timely food orders and kitchen inventory.
• Orders routine supplies and maintains inventory.

• Trains new employees and acts as a resource for team members.
• Identifies any program inefficiencies and works to correct them and streamline processes.

• Documents resident care, activities, behavior, and special needs as required by policy and procedure.
• Provide oversight and direct supervision of care staff and processes.
• Coordinates with dietary, environmental services, and other departments as needed.

• Ensures the environment is hygienic and safe.
• Communicates and cooperates with co-workers and residents. Establishes good working relationships with all departments. Practices good teamwork.
• Meets with staff regularly and leads team meetings.
• Conduct assessments in conjunction with Memory Care Lead LVN for new or potential residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in geriatrics and caring for residents with dementia.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to ensure clear communication with residents, staff and for documentation as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically:

• College degree
• RCFE Administrator Certification
• At least 1 year of management experience in healthcare or other life experience in lieu of this.
• At least 3 years experience in Memory Care or other professional education or certifications in lieu of this.
• Effective January 2008 and in compliance with the state regulations the SCU Certified Nursing assisntance must complete medication assistance training and pass the competency exam wiht a minimum passing score of 85%

OBRA & TITLE 22 REQUIREMENTS

Ensures that residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint, are well established and maintained at all times.

Maintains confidentiality of appropriate resident care information to assure their rights are protected.

Reports all incidents/accidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately. Follows established safety rules and regulations. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.

Benefits

At Masonic Homes you will have the opportunity to combine our passion for helping people and high ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career. In return for your skills and passion we offer:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care
• Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family's well-being
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution form the company when you participate in the plan.
• Investment in your growth through tuition reimbursement