Memory Support Director

Clearwater Living; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Growth opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Clearwater Newport Beach is seeking a Memory Support Director to lead memory care services, coordinate resident assessments, and uphold high standards of care for residents with dementia. The role collaborates with hospital staff and families, hires and trains staff, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines while maintaining residents' physical and emotional health.

A Bachelor’s degree or higher, 5–7 years in senior living or healthcare, supervisory experience, and First

Qualifications

• AA or Bachelor’s degree preferred in nursing, human services, healthcare, or related fields or combination of education and experience supervising others in a senior living or hospitality environment
• Minimum five to seven years of experience in senior living, healthcare, or related industry
• Completion of required specialized Nursing coursework for certification or certification as an RN, LPN or LVN is highly desirable
• Minimum two to three years of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
• First Aid Certification
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB

Responsibilities

• Lead memory care services and coordinate resident assessments and care plans.
• Conduct initial assessments before move-in and ongoing re-assessments as needed.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional health and alert management of changes.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure quality care.
• Work with hospital staff, physicians, and families to obtain orders for care.
• Hire, train and supervise memory care staff and manage budget implications.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Communication

Resident-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/Healthcare

RN/LPN/LVN certification desirable

Job description

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors? Clearwater Newport Beach is a premier luxury senior living community in Newport Beach and is looking for a Memory Support Director to join the team!

Clearwater Living Associates Enjoy Great Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• 401(k) contributions + generous company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Culture of people first and service always

The Memory Support Director serves as a liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other health related service agencies to provide quality care to our memory care residents, suffering from Dementia, Alzheimer’s or other memory disorders. Additionally, this role is responsible for hiring, training and managing a staff that is capable of providing superior care, while also maintaining the physical and emotional health of memory care residents accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $90,000/year

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate the potential memory care resident assessment program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and community policies and procedures that govern resident assessment: including:
• Ensure that an initial memory care resident assessment is completed prior to each resident’s move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in
• Conduct interviews and observations of the memory care residents on a continual basis to alert the Executive Director, family members, Health Services Director and others (as necessary) of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the memory care resident
• Conduct routinely scheduled re-assessments on each memory care resident, and change of condition assessments as needed for each resident to:
• Ensure each memory care resident is receiving the best possible care and programs to meet their individual needs
• Conduct interviews and observations of the memory care residents on a continual basis
• Alert Executive Director, family members and others (as necessary) of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the assisted living resident, and the department’s ability to meet those needs
• Ensure continuity of the memory care residents’ total care regimen by developing methods for the coordination of nursing services with other resident services:
• Work closely with all departments in the community to ensure memory care residents are receiving all available services to enhance their quality of life
• Act as a resource/care manager for the memory care residents and their families
• Contact physicians, family and others to obtain orders for care and represent the community

Qualifications

• AA or Bachelor’s degree preferred in nursing, human services, healthcare, or related fields or combination of education and experience supervising others in a senior living or hospitality environment
• Minimum five to seven years of experience in senior living, healthcare, or related industry
• Completion of required specialized Nursing coursework for certification or certification as an RN, LPN or LVN is highly desirable
• Minimum two to three years of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
• First Aid Certification
• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB

Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.