Asst. Memory Care Director

WP Engine, Inc.; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation’s Clarkston community seeks a Memory Care Coordinator to oversee daily Memory Care operations and lead innovative, person-centered programming for residents. You will work closely with the Memory Care Director and Health & Wellness teams to promote a caring environment that aligns with Embrace pillars and regulatory requirements.

You will personally lead multiple daily programs, educate and support staff, and drive participant engagement while maintaining fiscal

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree preferred in Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or related field.
• 1–3+ years in Alzheimer’s/Dementia care, senior recreation programming, and management.
• Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant.
• Fluency in English to communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents and third parties.
• Proven leadership experience with person-centered programming.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Embrace philosophy for residents, families and staff.
• Implement and oversee the six Embrace pillars.
• Daily oversight of Memory Care operations with the Memory Care Director and Health/Wellness team.
• Lead 5–7 high-quality programs per day and assist in planning and evaluating activities.
• Provide education and hands-on support to community staff with managers.
• Monitor programs to sustain excellence and resident/family/staff satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

People management

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree preferred

Social Work / Recreation Therapy / Psychology

Job description

5700 Water Tower Place, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, United States Full Time Hourly Rate: n/a

Company Description

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. In this role you will be responsible for theimplementation of Memory Care Program points of distinction while promoting and integrating the mission and philosophy of Senior Lifestyle Corporation. The Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for supporting compliance with all community policies and procedures and applicable state regulations as they apply to Memory Care. The Memory Care Coordinator will be the process champion to implement and oversee the Memory Care points of distinction established in the areas of Embrace Wellness, Embrace Enrichment, Embrace Creativity, Embrace Connection, Embrace Challenge and Embrace Teamwork.

Job Description

• Promote the company’s Embrace philosophy in all aspects of his/her role for residents, families and staff.
• Implement and oversee the six unique pillars of Embrace.
• Daily oversight of the operations in the Memory Care area in partnership with the Memory Care Director and Health and Wellness team.
• Lead high-quality innovative programs in Memory Care. This is the positions primary focus. Person will personally lead a minimum of 5-7 programs per day. Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities. Encourage resident participation in programs.
• Provide education, training, and hands on support to community staff in partnership with the community managers.
• Implement and monitor programs and process to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: Associate’s Degree preferred
Area of Study: Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
Years of Experience: 1-3+ years
Type of Experience: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Senior Recreation Programming, and Management
Special Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant.
Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Skills and Ability:

• Proven Leadership experience.

Personal Attributes: Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming

Additional Information

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.

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