Memory Care Director Artisan Mt Pleasant

The Memory Care Director serves as leader of the Enliven (Memory Care) program. Shares in the responsibility for the success of the community through management of the department's day-to-day operations. Directs and coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Enliven program and budget. Completes assessments and develops care plans to address resident needs and services. Serves as a liaison between healthcare providers, hospital personnel, community organizations, and other health related services providing care to our residents. Makes efforts to reduce safety hazards, accidents, and injuries and works closely with the Executive Director and HR business partner concerning responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws including hiring, staff evaluations, merit increases, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

• Develops and updates resident service plans which include person-centered approaches and interventions to determine resident care level.
• Works closely with the Director of Assisted Living to oversee the care of Enliven residents.
• Facilitates resident assessment and service plan meetings with the Executive Director.
• Attains and/or maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate local, state, federal, regulatory, and/or accrediting body standards.
• Participates in departmental and community meetings and projects as directed by the Executive Director.
• Promotes the Enliven person-centered dementia program, which incorporates Five Guiding Principles (Partnership, Relationships, Movement, Innovation, and Self-Expression).
• Implements established policies and procedures and standards of performance and monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s) of daily operations in Enliven.
• Remain abreast of current State regulations and Nurse Practice Acts and compliance with regulatory processes, such as State, OSHA, and EPA.
• Supervises medication administration and/or assistance with self-administration of medication programs as required by state law.
• Supports and participates in resident-centered wellness and activities programs.
• Collaborates with the Business Office to review the Level of Care charges, ensuring continuity between the service plan billing program.
• Supervises the storage, distribution, and discontinuation of resident’s medication as permissible by state law.
• Maintains ongoing communication with responsible parties regarding resident needs by fostering a positive family relationship.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff including the completion of assigned training.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and supervise Enliven Staff to meet resident needs.
• Reviews and completes Incident Reports and conducts investigations as needed.
• Works with the sales team to direct and participate in pre-move-in resident assessments to identify the needs of potential residents.
• Communicates and interacts with the resident’s responsible party/POA, healthcare provider, pharmacist, and medical personnel to coordinate care as needed.

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Senior Resource Group unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular office in accordance with applicable state and local law.

• Understands, and trains staff in the working function of delayed egress, alarms, and security systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the aging process and the skills required to effectively communicate with seniors.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to various people and personalities. Considerable initiative, judgment, delegation, and leadership skills are also required.
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills and maintain consistent and regular attendance.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a dementia unit.
• College Degree
• First Aid / CPR certified.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the health, human services, and/or community services field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ADP, Electronic Health Records Concur, and the ability to comprehend other related software.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, customers, and the public.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team member in sharing the responsibilities for resident services in cooperation with all team members.
• Maintains a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty.
• Management leadership experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to hire, direct, and manage personnel.
• Background in senior living in the areas of nursing, recreational or therapeutic programs, social work, human services, gerontology or similar.
• Ability to read and comprehend reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

The anticipated salary range is $62K - $68K annually.