Memory Care Director: Lead Dementia Programs and Teams

Atria Senior Living; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Andover, MA is seeking a Life Guidance Director to lead the dementia care program across the community. You will supervise Life Guidance staff, schedule programs, and ensure alignment with the company's philosophy to create a supportive environment for residents and families.

Collaborate with the Support Center, engage with residents' families, and drive training, budget management, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing, or related field required.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience caring for people with dementia and developing and facilitating activity programs, preferably as a manager with a specialized dementia program.
• Knowledgeable about the disease process, the changes associated with dementia illnesses, how they affect the individual's ability to function, and the adaptive strategies that help maintain a resident's abilities.
• Experience facilitating family and caregiver support programs.
• Experience performing budget analysis, review, and control.
• Past experience supervising staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills, including virtual communication such as Microsoft Teams, to participate in various meetings and trainings.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company motor vehicle policy standards.

Responsibilities

• The Life Guidance Director ensures that the Company's philosophy is implemented and practiced within the Life Guidance neighborhood of the community.
• Maintain a positive and energetic environment for residents with dementia.
• Manage and supervise clinical and non-clinical Life Guidance staff, including scheduling, directing, and performance reviews.
• Execute and organize daily programs for the Life Guidance neighborhood and coordinate with the Support Center for options.
• Ensure new hires complete orientation within required time frames.
• Lead and train staff, modeling proper approaches and communication techniques.
• Conduct monthly dementia in-service training and maintain records of training completion.
• Build relationships with new residents using onboarding tools and assessments.
• Manage and maintain the Life Guidance program budget using the virtual checkbook.
• Maintain supportive relationships with residents’ families and caregivers.
• Promote referrals, give tours, and participate in outreach events as dementia care expert for the community.
• Collaborate with Engage Life on community-wide programming.
• Partner with the Resident Services Director on coverage schedules and care-related issues.
• Deliver trainings and attend monthly Director meetings.
• Drive Company vehicle to events and activities.
• Support residents' ADLs as needed.
• Participate in Resident Needs Review as Life Guidance staff representative.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, and evaluate non-clinical staff.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Budget analysis

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Job description

Atria Senior Living in Andover, MA is seeking a Life Guidance Director to lead the dementia care program across the community. You will supervise Life Guidance staff, schedule programs, and ensure alignment with the company's philosophy to create a supportive environment for residents and families.

Collaborate with the Support Center, engage with residents' families, and drive training, budget management, and community outreach.