Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.This position is responsible for caring for the residents under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), LPN/LVN, or Director of Health & Wellness.

• Bring passionate, resident centered care to day to day interactions.
• Conduct interviews, orientation, and ongoing training of Memory Care Team employees in accordance with employee training policy and regulatory guidelines. 
• Coach and counsel departmental employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle human resources policies. 
• Manage Memory Care employees in partnership with the Health and Wellness director or designee. 
• Promote the company’s Embrace philosophy in all aspects of his/her role to include interactions with resident, family, and staff and the daily oversight of Memory Care operations in partnership with the Health and Wellness Director.
• Organize the monthly programming calendar and needed supplies. 
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Memory Care resident programs.
• Lead high quality innovative programs in Memory Care to include a minimum of 3-5 self-lead programs daily.
• Implement and monitor programs and processes to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Adhere to the budget guidelines for the department.
• Maintain current knowledge of Alzheimer’s/dementia topics and participates Memory Care Department Director training as assigned. Provide education, training, and hands on support to community staff.

Level of Formal Education: Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
Area of Study: Social Work: Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
Years of Experience: 3-5+ years
Type of Experience: Working with individuals with Dementia including leading programs, handling complex behavioral issues, and educating staff on families on Alzheimer’s or Dementia related topics.
Special Certifications: Activities Director Certification, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or other related Certifications as required
Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with all others.
Technical Competencies: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
Skills and Ability: 

• Demonstrate leadership capabilities and interpersonal abilities.
• Change leadership skills.
• Ability to problem solving abilities. 
• Expertise in planning and organizing. 

Personal Attributes: Adaptable, compassionate, balanced, flexible, focused, professional, proactive, responsible, results oriented, and detail oriented.
Other/Preferred: Demonstrated teaching and training skills. 

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.