Memory Care Manager (Cma-Required, Lpn-Preferred)

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Description of Position: The Memory Care Director works as a liaison between residents, resident families, and staff.

Responsibilities of the Memory Care Manager:

• Ensure that the policies and procedures are effective and enforced to support the health and safety of the residents.
• Notify Wellness Director of at-risk residents in need of a higher level of care. Conduct individual resident history, preferences assessments, and develop individualized service and program plans.
• Develop, create, plan and organize the daily program including the printed calendar of events and ensure its implementation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Maintain the budget for the memory care program.
• Participate in hiring and performance reviews.
• Coordinate memory care admissions with the Wellness Director including supervising move ins to be sure accommodations are as desired, assessments are completed, and care is immediately implemented.
• Monitor staff performance, providing additional training as necessary.
• Work together with the Resident Care Coordinator in scheduling and supervising staff; be available to cover staffing when needed.
• Monitor and document memory care staff performance to ensure that care and services are being delivered safely and in accordance with the Georgia Assisted Living Community Rules and Regulations.
• Manage and supervise memory care staff by providing assignments, support, direction, feedback, and training.
• Coordinate care planning with families, physicians, and home health agencies while working within the Community’s policies and procedures.
• May drive community vehicle for medical, social, or other outings. Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Facilitate a pro-active problem-solving approach to challenging resident behaviors.
• Review and utilize the Community’s disaster preparedness plan for staff and residents to follow in case of fire, explosion, natural disaster, or other emergency, including interruption of electrical power supply, gas-heating supply and water supply.
• Work together with the Resident Care Coordinator in providing training and orientation to new assisted living staff members and ongoing training to current staff members.
• Evaluate the program utilizing quality enhancement tools and family feedback.
• May participate in Manager on Duty Program.
• Read all shift change acknowledgement notes.
• Partner with and otherwise assist the Wellness Director in establishing and maintaining a medication system which adheres to state, federal and company laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Investigate serious incidents involving memory care residents which result in injuries or death in order to identify and implement opportunity for improvement in care.
• Other duties as assigned by the Wellness Manager and/or Administrator.

Position Requirements:

• Must have training in emergency evacuation procedures, medical and social needs of the residents, resident’s rights, abuse and neglect reporting, infection control, medication assistance, dementia, and courses relevant to the job duties.
• Must have two to four years minimum experience in caring for people with dementia and in developing and facilitating activity programs, preferably as a manager.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed, including weekends.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a physical examination prior to employment and as required by the Community after an injury or illness to assure that the employee is physically qualified to work.
• Must obtain at least twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education the first year and sixteen (16) hours of continuing education courses each year thereafter.
• Must have a clear tuberculosis screening upon hire to assure that the employee is free of diseases communicable within the scope of employment.
• Able to manage a small budget.
• Must have a valid LPN or RN
• Employee must not be under the influence of alcohol or other substances while engaged in any work-related activity on behalf of the Community. Employee must wear a name tag at all times while on the property or engaged in any work-related activity on behalf of the Community.
• Must be able to bend/stoop, climb, reach above shoulder level, kneel, balance, push, pull, squat, crouch, lift, carry, and move up to one hundred (100) pounds.
• Must have an acceptable criminal background record check.
• Must have knowledge about the disease process, the changes associated with dementia illnesses, how they affect the individual’s ability to function, and the adaptive strategies that help maintain a resident’s abilities.
• Experience with staff supervision.
• Must keep a current certification in emergency first aid and CPR.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• 401(k)

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired annual salary?

Experience:

• Supervising: 2 years (Required)
• Dementia care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CMA (Required)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location