Memory Care Director

Location Information

The Forum at The Woodlands is a beautiful community in Woodlands, TX, with more than 350 units offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's care.

Key Responsibilities

The Memory Care Director is responsible for the leadership of all aspects of the Bridge to Rediscovery (BTR) neighborhood in their community. As the leader of the BTR neighborhood, the Memory Care Director is responsible for ensuring a person-centered culture is implemented and practiced. The Memory Care Director will plan, direct and evaluate the neighborhood and program as well as coordinate, train, supervise and coach the BTR Team Members. The Memory Care Director offers dementia expertise and dementia care resources in collaboration with community leaders in culinary, resident engagement and health and wellness to develop and execute a personalized service plan to support the overall well-being of the residents.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a program which is therapeutic and age appropriate for the residents within the Bridge to Rediscovery Neighborhood based on Montessori for Dementia principles.
• Ensures that Bridge to Rediscovery standards are upheld.
• Develops, implements and evaluates an innovative monthly engagement calendar.
• Initiates, conducts, facilitates, and/or assigns daily programming tasks seven days per week.
• Leads and implements one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the engagement schedule.
• Partners with resident families to obtain individual resident histories, preference assessments, and develop individualized service plans to support a successful transition into the neighborhood.
• Acts as the main point of contact for families of residents residing in the neighborhood.
• Provides family education through support groups, family council, and other methods of information such as newsletters, brochures, etc.
• Leads, directs, and coaches team members in understanding the BTR philosophy of care and encourages learning by modeling the proper approaches and communication techniques.
• Partners with Sales and the Director of Resident Care to assess potential memory care residents in accordance with current rules, regulations, and community policies and procedures.
• Coordinates assessments, ongoing evaluations, and family care conferences for BTR residents in partnership with the Director of Resident Care.
• Supports resident participation in dining and collaborates with the Culinary team to ensure resident nutrition needs are met, the quality of the culinary experience remains positive and the BTR Dining standards are implemented and executed.
• In collaboration with the Director of Resident Care, the Memory Care Director partners with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of residents.
• Partners with the Director of Resident Care/designee to hire, train, supervise, and schedule caregiving team members according to Five Star’s policies, procedures and standards.
• Assists with new team member orientation and ensures team members have been properly trained in dementia and BTR standards.
• Conducts ongoing dementia in-services for all team members.
• Maintains department budget and fiscal responsibility.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for all team members, residents, and guests following established safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Understands and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulations, and all company policies and procedures concerning the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Social Work or similar field preferred; or equivalent related experience and/or training;
• Prior related work experience functioning in a similar memory care management role, within a similar industry/work environment is preferred
• Prior management or supervisory experience is preferred, including hiring staff, coaching and performance management.
• Must be able to successfully teach and mentor others on the techniques, standards and requirements for the care of residents with Alzheimer's and Related Disorders.
• Must complete training in Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders as required by state/federal regulations and successfully complete the Bridge to Rediscovery Train the Trainer Program after employment occurs and actively apply the principles.
• Must have solid computer skills and be familiar with several Microsoft Office Suite software programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Email, etc.), and other office equipment (e.g. scanners, copiers, and fax machines).
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action, and to remain calm during stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to lead and coordinate care across disciplines (engagement, culinary, etc.)
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and on call responsibilities as needed.

Shift/Hours

Daytime

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• We Put People First
• We Act With Integrity
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• We Listen, Then Act Decisively
• We Work to be Our Best

Five Star Senior Living and Ageility are operating divisions of AlerisLife, a provider of an evolving portfolio of residential and lifestyle services to older adults who want to live life to the fullest. We are approximately 10,000 team members serving in 29 states as well as our corporate AlerisLife headquarters located outside of Boston. Together, we’re assembling a suite of best-in-class products and services to inspire joyful living in a growing range of settings.

About Five Star

The Five Star Senior Living division includes independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer's/memory care communities across the United States. When you join Five Star, you become part of a family where you’ll be supported in your efforts, offered guidance in your career and celebrated for your unique talents. We’re a team of dedicated professionals who make it possible for older adults to live their healthiest, happiest and most fulfilling lives. We hope you can join us and be part of an amazing team!

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