Director of Assisted Living/Memory Support
The Legacy Senior Communities
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Job summary
The Legacy Senior Communities in Dallas, TX is seeking a Director of Assisted Living/Memory Support to oversee the Assisted Living department, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with state standards. This leadership role requires AL certification or progress to it within six months, Texas nursing licensure, 2+ years in assisted living/memory care, and supervisory experience.
You will partner with families, coordinate care, and manage budgets.
Qualifications
- Assisted Living certification per state regulations or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Texas nursing license required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Assisted Living or Memory Care facility.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate all services for the Assisted Living and Memory Support departments.
- Ensure compliance with state rules and regulations and maintain high standards of care.
- Conduct admissions interviews, assess prospective residents and develop initial service plans.
- Develop and update resident service plans, reassess levels of care as needed, and coordinate with families.
- Coordinate with other departments (transportation, dining, maintenance, housekeeping) to meet resident needs.
- Participate in departmental budgeting and financial meetings; support occupancy goals.
- Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator and Marketing to support community programs and enrollment.
Education
Job description
Position:Director of Assisted Living/Memory Support
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Id:1851
# of Openings:0
From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.
Excellence is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us.
Compassionate Care goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.
Integrity is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization.
Jewish Values & Culture are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.
The Assisted Living Director is responsible for the provision, supervision and coordination of all services for the Assisted Living department while upholding the highest standards of care. The A.L. Director will promote the philosophy, policies, and protocols of the community, in accordance with state standards.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Ensures that all resident rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced.
- Ensures compliance with all state rules and regulations of Assisted Living.
- Conducts the admission process interviewing and assessing prospective residents.
- Completes initial assessments and writes initial resident service plans and updates them minimally annually and with all significant changes when needed.
- Assesses ongoing changes in the Level of Care and assures that residents are in appropriate level of care.
- Performs chart audits quarterly and addresses concerns; maintains all records and communications as required by state agencies.
- Coordinates and facilitates ongoing care assessment meetings. Responsible for the transfer/discharge process whereby residents are transitioned smoothly to other levels of care, as required. Works with families to assure a smooth transition.
- Develops and implements systems to ensure the highest level of care for residents to meet or exceed state regulations; ensures resident satisfaction and achievement of their realistic goals.
- Participates in departmental operating budget and in ongoing financial meetings.
- Ensures that family members as well as other departments are kept apprised of the ongoing needs of their family members and receive communication relating to AL changes and/or resident changes.
- Responds to concerns of residents and family members.
- Interfaces with the public, building community partnerships through visiting other properties and their programming.
- Works closely with Volunteer Coordinator and takes an active role in volunteer success in an area supervised.
- Works with the marketing department to maintain occupancy goals by streamlining the evaluation and admissions process.
- Coordinates with transportation, dining, maintenance, lifestyles and housekeeping departments to assure that the needs of residents are met and expectations exceeded.
- Participates in Resident Council.
- Participates in administrative duties such as payroll, staffing, hiring, orientation, ongoing training and in‑services, evaluations, and the disciplinary process of Assisted Living and Memory Support team members, in compliance with state regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Creates and maintains a positive environment which encourages team member growth, involvement, creativity, and effective problem solving.
- Participates as part of the Management Team and as part of the Manager on Duty rotation.
- Assisted Living certification per state regulations or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Licensed Nurse in the state of Texas is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Assisted Living or Memory Care facility.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage for you and your family
- Paid time off accrual from Day 1
- Build your future with a 403(b)-retirement plan
The Legacy Senior Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.
Position:Director of Assisted Living/Memory Support
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Id:1851
# of Openings:0
From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.
Excellence is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us.
Compassionate Care goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.
Integrity is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization.
Jewish Values & Culture are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.
The Assisted Living Director is responsible for the provision, supervision and coordination of all services for the Assisted Living department while upholding the highest standards of care. The A.L. Director will promote the philosophy, policies, and protocols of the community, in accordance with state standards.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Ensures that all resident rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced.
- Ensures compliance with all state rules and regulations of Assisted Living.
- Conducts the admission process interviewing and assessing prospective residents.
- Completes initial assessments and writes initial resident service plans and updates them minimally annually and with all significant changes when needed.
- Assesses ongoing changes in the Level of Care and assures that residents are in appropriate level of care.
- Performs chart audits quarterly and addresses concerns; maintains all records and communications as required by state agencies.
- Coordinates and facilitates ongoing care assessment meetings. Responsible for the transfer/discharge process whereby residents are transitioned smoothly to other levels of care, as required. Works with families to assure a smooth transition.
- Develops and implements systems to ensure the highest level of care for residents to meet or exceed state regulations; ensures resident satisfaction and achievement of their realistic goals.
- Participates in departmental operating budget and in ongoing financial meetings.
- Ensures that family members as well as other departments are kept apprised of the ongoing needs of their family members and receive communication relating to AL changes and/or resident changes.
- Responds to concerns of residents and family members.
- Interfaces with the public, building community partnerships through visiting other properties and their programming.
- Works closely with Volunteer Coordinator and takes an active role in volunteer success in an area supervised.
- Works with the marketing department to maintain occupancy goals by streamlining the evaluation and admissions process.
- Coordinates with transportation, dining, maintenance, lifestyles and housekeeping departments to assure that the needs of residents are met and expectations exceeded.
- Participates in Resident Council.
- Participates in administrative duties such as payroll, staffing, hiring, orientation, ongoing training and in‑services, evaluations, and the disciplinary process of Assisted Living and Memory Support team members, in compliance with state regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Creates and maintains a positive environment which encourages team member growth, involvement, creativity, and effective problem solving.
- Participates as part of the Management Team and as part of the Manager on Duty rotation.
- Assisted Living certification per state regulations or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Licensed Nurse in the state of Texas is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Assisted Living or Memory Care facility.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage for you and your family
- Paid time off accrual from Day 1
- Build your future with a 403(b)-retirement plan
The Legacy Senior Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.
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