Memory Care Program Director

AlignMed Partners; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health and life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

24/7 virtual health care

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Personal Accident

Critical Illness

Cancer Coverage

Job summary

AlignMed Partners in Carlisle, PA seeks a Memory Support Director to deliver compassionate dementia care and achieve positive outcomes for residents and families. You will design and maintain a quality program addressing dementia needs and collaborate with nursing leadership on budgets, plans, and staffing.

The role requires 3 years dementia care, 2+ years supervisory experience, and active state licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work, Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, Gerontology or related field.
• Three years of direct dementia care experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience in healthcare.
• State licensure in the respective discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage memory care budget with nursing leadership and business planning.
• Staff memory care to meet patient/family needs; hire, onboard, orient and manage performance.
• Complete rounds to assess patient needs and care quality.
• Ensure education, training and competency validation per policy and regulations.
• Apply a strong Quality Improvement process and participate in the QI Committee.

Skills

Dementia care

Supervisory experience

State licensure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work, Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, Gerontology or related field

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Memory Suport Director is responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective dementia care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/resident and family satisfaction. The Director develops and maintains a quality program that therapeutically addresses the needs of patients/residents with dementia and their family.

• Works with nursing center leadership to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department, actively participating in the business planning process including marketing plans.


• Manages memory care staffing to make sure staffing is sufficient to meet the needs of the patients/family; interviews, hires, on-boards, orients and manages the performance of staff.


• Completes rounds on the unit to observe patients/residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.


• Ensures education, training, and competency validation is completed per the company policies and state and federal regulations.


• Employs a strong Quality Improvement (QI) process for the department and participates on the QI Committee.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, Gerontology or other related field.


• Three years of direct experience in Dementia care delivery.


• Two years of supervisory experience in an appropriate healthcare setting.


• State licensure in respective discipline required.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans


• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts


• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health


• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships


• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off


• Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members


• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned


• Pet Insurance


• Term and Whole Life Insurance


• Short-term Disability


• Hospital Indemnity


• Personal Accident


• Critical Illness


• Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $40.00 - USD $42.00 /Hr.

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, Gerontology or other related field.


• Three years of direct experience in Dementia care delivery.


• Two years of supervisory experience in an appropriate healthcare setting.


• State licensure in respective discipline required.

The Memory Suport Director is responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective dementia care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/resident and family satisfaction. The Director develops and maintains a quality program that therapeutically addresses the needs of patients/residents with dementia and their family.

• Works with nursing center leadership to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department, actively participating in the business planning process including marketing plans.


• Manages memory care staffing to make sure staffing is sufficient to meet the needs of the patients/family; interviews, hires, on-boards, orients and manages the performance of staff.


• Completes rounds on the unit to observe patients/residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.


• Ensures education, training, and competency validation is completed per the company policies and state and federal regulations.


• Employs a strong Quality Improvement (QI) process for the department and participates on the QI Committee.