Memory Care Leader

The Memory Care Leader supports the day-to-day functions of the Legacy Lane with passion for providing care and education of dementia while adhering to current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long-term care facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates, with the direction of the Executive Director, the leadership team, responsibility and accountability of general daily operations of the Legacy Lane programs of the health campus
• Manages all aspects, including monthly team education, of the Best Friends Forever (BFF) Program
• Ensures Daily Rhythms activity programming is occurring per company standards
• Maintains Department Leader Rounding binder and partners with Executive Director to ensure follow-up
• Assists with maintaining appropriate resident population as outlined in the company's memory care move in/move out criteria
• When possible, participates in all memory care Resident First Meetings/Service Plans and assists to guide resident family members through the campus' care continuum
• Develops and maintains relationships with resident family members to ensure excellent customer service
• Provides and reviews Family Orientation Guide with new family members
• Maintains open communication with campus staffing coordinator to ensure consistent dementia staffing and support on the Legacy
• Interviews potential Legacy team members to ensure candidates possess basic skills needed to work with residents with dementia
• Maintains a dementia-safe environment through daily resident room and Lane rounds, management of noise and other environmental stimuli throughout the Lane
• Oversees and regularly assists with meal service adhering to the company's Family Style Dining Standards
• Leads efforts to educate campus staff and the community in dementia-related topics and acts as a campus "Dementia Champion"
• Partners with marketing to ensure First Impression Standards are in place and ensures tour readiness on the Lane.
• Follows all safety regulations, programs, policies and procedures
• Minimal travel including overnight stays as necessary

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least one year's dementia care experience in a healthcare, senior living industry, or long-term care environment preferred
• Preferred background and experience in a social or recreational program within the last year
• Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products

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