Memory Care Director
Company: Alden Estates of Naperville
Location: Naperville
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Memory Care Director is directly
responsible for the initial and continual development and
monitoring of the holistic, therapeutic, person-centered Memory
Care Program on the Memory Care Unit. The Memory Care Director will
achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident
with a diagnosis of a disease that causes dementia residing in or
under the care of the facility. QUALIFICATIONS Achieved a
bachelor---s degree or four-year degree in Recreational Therapy,
Occupational Therapy, Education, Social Services or equivalent,
and/or be a registered nurse. Have at least one year of experience
working with persons with Alzheimer---s disease and other
dementias. Have at least two years of management experience with
one of those years serving as an Activity Director. Must have the
sincere desire to work with the memory care population. Have
training in dementia care. Prefer to have completed the 36 Hour
Activity Director Course certificate and a certified course in
dementia care; if the candidate does not have a CTRS, OTR/L, LSW or
LCSW, then the candidate must commit to completing the 36 Hour
Basic Activity course (with requirements to be registered within 90
days of employment and completed by 180 days of employment). Have
knowledge, dementia care education, experience, and marketing
skills to effectively express the Memory Care Program to the
community, other health care professionals, outside professional
organizations, senior services, any other provider or professional
in the community and potential families and residents. Possess
knowledge, etc. and the ability to apply that knowledge to deal
effectively with this population. Have the ability to effectively
communicate this disease process to managers, direct care staff,
families, etc. Possess the ability to guide and direct staff in
therapeutic approaches effective with the dementia population on an
ongoing basis. Have the ability to make independent decisions in
the best interest of residents, staff, and families. Possess the
qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, and
humor in order to effectively interact with residents, families,
and staff. Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of
yourself and your staff. Have knowledge, dementia education and the
ability to develop and maintain effective memory care programming
on the unit. Possess organizational skills to run all aspects of
the Memory Care Program and unit. Must possess a valid driver---s
license and have the willingness to drive the Alden bus for
outings, etc.; and Must be able to read, write and speak in
English. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to move intermittently
throughout the workday. Must function independently, have
flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work
effectively with the residents, family members, personnel, and
support. Must be in good health. Must be able to relate and work
with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times
hostile people. Must be able to handle the emotional complexities
of the disease process of dementia and end-of life experiences. May
be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move
furniture; and Is aware of being subjected to exposure of
infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to
HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Commit to
continued growth as a knowledgeable and experienced leader in the
area of Alzheimer---s dementia and other diseases that cause
dementia. Participate in interviews, disciplinary actions, and
performance appraisals as they relate to the memory care aides,
certified nursing aides, nurses, and any other staff that
participate in the Memory Care Program. Coordinate and maintain
unit schedules with a team approach and continuity of care; work in
conjunction with DON/ADON/Unit Coordinator/Housekeeping, Laundry
and Dietary Managers/etc. to maintain consistent schedules.
Directly supervise all staff and volunteers on the unit. Seek
support of and coordinate with other department heads that manage
those staff. Commit to obtaining at least 12 hours of continual
education annually for self and staff who work 20 hours or more on
the unit. Develop and conduct all dementia care specific staff
trainings, including the required 16 hours of orientation training
and any other ongoing dementia care specific trainings for direct
care staff; conduct at least monthly in-service training throughout
the year; and maintain initial 4- hour dementia care training with
ALL facility staff. Assist and participate in the marketing
initiatives for promotion of the Memory Care Program. Develop and
maintain marketing collateral and communication with all
appropriate area organizations, healthcare services, and other
professionals. Conduct pre-admission on-site assessments of
potential admissions as needed; pre-assessments will be completed
on all residents for admission, obtaining information from a
variety of resources; maintain Admission and Discharge Criteria for
the Memory Care Program/unit. Develop and maintain census and bed
management for the unit. Oversee and conduct initial and all
on-going comprehensive memory care, social service and activity
assessments and MDS/CAA assessments, including, but not limited to,
the following areas: social, medical, cognitive, spiritual,
physical, neuro-psychological, mood/behavioral, level of
functioning, communication, activity/leisure, amongst others. The
information gathered will be used to create a holistic,
therapeutic, person-centered memory care program. Assess, develop,
and implement any Advanced Directives. Provide education to
families, legal representatives, staff, and residents, as able, in
the area of Advanced Directives. Assess, create, implement, and
maintain any communication needs of residents, such as language
services, communication boards, assistive devices, etc. Educate
residents, family and staff utilizing these mechanisms to provide
ample communication. Become knowledgeable of each individual
resident---s background, life history, disease, medical and
behavioral care needs, and preferences in detail to develop and
ensure an appropriate person-centered plan of care. Participate and
mediate care plan meetings with staff and family members.
Continuously communicate with family members. Document all
pertinent communications between family and staff. Develop and
maintain a therapeutic, person-centered memory care activity
program that constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of
each resident, meets the Memory Care Program Mission and
Philosophy, and upholds the Memory Care policies and procedures and
all state and federal standards. Assess and monitor both group and
1:1 activity programming. Complete and monitor all required
activity participation documentation. Develop and conduct the
Family Orientation Program. Provide continuous training to families
as needed. Encourage family involvement through volunteering and
visitation. Manage monthly Family Council Meetings. Follow-up
timely on any concerns brought forth. Provide emotional, caring
support to residents, families, and the inter-disciplinary team.
Provide a clean, safe, non-hazardous unit for the residents and
staff; conduct ongoing environmental rounds to uphold a home-like
and safe atmosphere. Develop and maintain an individualized symptom
management tracking system as needed per resident, including
development and maintenance of individualized, non-pharmacological
interventions implemented. Analyze data derived from this system to
alter how to manage symptoms that will be best for resident care.
Provide leadership through modeling and training on individualized
symptom management. Provide psycho-social programming in
conjunction with the Memory Care group and 1:1 programming, as
assessed as appropriate for residents. Assist with aspects of the
Psychotropic Medication Program as it relates to the population on
the Memory Care Unit and the facility, if needed. Involvement in
Accidents and Incidents process, in conjunction with the inter-
disciplinary team to determine root cause, create in-services,
develop processes, and/or develop care plans that will decrease
accident/incident occurrences. Assess for any discharge needs
starting at admission. Conduct discharge planning if required.
Conduct audits on aspects of the Memory Care Program/unit monthly
to quarterly to maintain a successful and compliant program. Be a
presence and leader on the floor. Lead by example. Participate in
the complaint/inquiry process, as it relates to the facility.
Complete all required documentation. Maintain all program policies
and procedures and state and federal regulations. Develop and
maintain relationships with all area---s senior services,
organizations, health care services, and health care professionals.
Become an Alzheimer---s Association Support Group Leader, a member,
and/or volunteer of the local Alzheimer---s Association and/or any
other local area organization that supports diseases that cause
dementia. Be flexible to meet the change in residents--- needs. We
need to adapt to their needs rather than expecting them to adapt to
our needs. Perform other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Alden Estates of Naperville, Naperville , Memory Care Director, Executive , Naperville, Illinois
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