Cornerstone Leader - Memory Support

About the role

Make Every Day Meaningful for Our Memory Care Residents. The Summit, a Lifespire of Virginia Community, Is Looking for a Compassionate, Organized, and Inspiring Cornerstone Leader to Guide Our Memory Support Neighborhood.

As Our Cornerstone Leader, You'll Serve As the Driving Force Behind the Cornerstone Memory Support Program.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Cornerstone Program's Guiding Principles Across the Memory Care Neighborhood
• Guide Families Through the Lifestory Process and Use It to Shape Personalized Care and Programming
• Help Hire, Train, and Mentor Team Members Serving in Memory Care
• Partner with Nursing, Therapy, Culinary, and Activities Staff to Build a Program That Meets Residents at Every Stage of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
• Lead the Move-in Experience from Pre-admission Through the First Days in Their New Home
• Facilitate Monthly Care Meetings with Families and the Interdisciplinary Team
• Conduct Regular Environmental Rounds to Keep the Neighborhood Safe, Comfortable, and Full of Purposeful Moments
• Ensure Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Community Policies
• Build Partnerships with Outside Organizations That Enrich Resident Experiences

Qualifications

• A Degree or Relevant Experience in Memory Care- Nursing (Lpn/Rn), Recreational or Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a Related Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ Years of Experience Working with Residents with Cognitive Impairment, Ideally in a Leadership Role
• Strong Understanding of Dementia and Its Impact on Residents' Abilities, Along with Strategies That Support Independence
• Excellent Organizational, Communication, and Problem-solving Skills
• A Warm, Steady Leadership Style- Someone Who Can Smile, Show Love, and Bring out the Best in a Team
• Certified Dementia Practitioner Certification (or Willingness to Obtain Within 3 Months of Hire)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Pto
• Employer Retirement Contribution 4.5%
• Hsa Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive Environment and Leadership
• Amazing Residents and Collaborative Teams!
• Access to Early Earned Wages