Memory Care Director (Full Time)

Arrow Senior Living; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company 401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Weekly employee recognition

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Complimentary meals

Daily pay option

Direct deposit

Promote from within

Job summary

Arrow Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Director for the Ankeny, Iowa location. The role oversees Memory Care programs, ensuring compassionate, high-quality care for residents with dementia, and leading a dedicated team.

Requires a high school diploma (degree in a related field preferred) and at least two years in dementia care. Leadership experience is a plus; English communication is essential, and physical activity is expected throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in dementia care or related field.
• Leadership experience as a Director in a specialized dementia program preferred.
• Read, write, understand and communicate in English with residents.
• Positive, energetic attitude and passion for resident well-being.
• Ability to print documents and enter information about residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Memory Care team to deliver compassionate, resident-focused care.
• Implement and manage Memory Care programs to promote wellbeing for residents with dementia.
• Assemble and manage personalized care plans for memory care residents and coordinate with families.
• Ensure adherence to community standards, policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Leadership capabilities

Education

High school diploma

Related field degree (preferred)

Job description

“After spending 14 years in healthcare, I finally found my home with Arrow Senior Living. It’s home-like environment is not just for the residents but for the team members as well. From day one you embrace the core values, and you see how they impact residents’ quality of life. Arrow is a great company to grow with-it promotes within and the employee appreciation, incentives, and benefits are just a bonus on top of making residents and team members smile. I have become lifelong friend with this team, and I can happily say I love my job and enjoy coming to work.”

-Arrow Team Member

Position- Memory Care Director Position Type: Full Time

Location: Ankeny, Iowa

Our salary wage for Memory Care Directors is: $49,920 - $84,240

and up to $4,000 in performance based bonuses- annually

Shift Schedule- Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Manager on Duty Weekend Rotation 10:00am-2:00pm

Come join our team at Rock Creek Senior Living located at 3602 NW 5th St. Ankeny, Iowa 50023!

We are looking for someone (like you):

• Be a Conductor of Culture: Ensure Memory Care team members embrace responsibility of anticipating the needs of residents and maintaining a spirit of hospitality and professionalism in accordance with Arrow Senior Living core values.
• Be a Talent Trainer: Ensure adherence to community standards, policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations when selecting, onboarding, and providing ongoing training for team members.
• Be a Program Pioneer: Implement and manage Memory Care programs and services to promote and maintain the highest practicable level of physical, social, and psychological wellbeing for residents living with dementia diagnoses.
• Be a Curator of Care: Assemble, catalogue, and manage the personalized care needs of memory care neighborhood residents as well as the requests and expectations of family members.

What are we looking for?

• You will have a high school diploma, or general education degree (degree in a related field is preferred).
• You will have a minimum of two years’ experience and knowledge of theories and practices related to the care of persons living with dementia or in a related field with transferable knowledge and skills.
• You will receive preference if you have leadership experience as a Director in a specialized dementia program.
• You can read, write, understand and communicate in English with our Residents!
• You will have a positive and energetic attitude who will LOVE our Residents!
• You will possess computer skills to be able to print documents and enter information about our Residents.
• You must be active as this role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day.
• You must have the ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• You must be able to assist residents with sitting, standing and walking, as well as assisting persons after a fall.
• You must be comfortable working primarily indoors, but you may be required to work outside for events, transportation, or assisting residents to and from vehicles.
• You must be criminally cleared.

Employment Benefits (We value our benefits):

• Company Match 401(k) with 100% match up to the first 3% and fully vested upon enrollment
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (1st of the month following 60 days of employment -Full Time)
• Disability insurance (Full Time)
• Employee assistance program
• Weekly Employee Recognition Program
• Life insurance (Full Time)
• Paid time off (Full Time employees accrue up to 115 hours each year and Part Time accrue up to 30 hours each year)
• Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days for FT AND PT employees)
• Employee Referral Program (FT, PT, and PRN)
• Complimentary meal each shift (FT, PT, and PRN)
• Daily Pay Option
• Direct Deposit
• Did we mention that we PROMOTE FROM WITHIN?

About the company

Arrow Senior Living manages a collection of senior living communities that offer varying levels of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 25 properties currently in 5 states (Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana) and employees nearly 1,400 employees!

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