Memory Care Director

About the role

The Memory Care Director at Oakmont of Redwood City oversees the Traditions (Memory Care) neighborhood, ensuring that all aspects of dementia care services meet or exceed resident and family expectations. This role requires a deep understanding of dementia care principles and the ability to foster an engaging and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment for all team members, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• Understands and ensures compliance with all state (Title 22) regulations concerning the memory care department.
• Maintains recruiting of all memory care positions. Conducts interviews, hires, onboards, trains, motivates, and retains team members.
• Captures and coordinates departmental schedule to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures, and the needs of the residents.
• Communicates effectively and displays tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Supports resident participation in activities. Ensures an engaging and dynamic activities program is executed daily.
• Supports resident participation in dining and collaborates with the Culinary team to ensure resident nutrition needs are met and the quality of the culinary experience remains positive.
• Provides input to Health Services Director regarding Memory Care resident pre-admission assessments and reassessments.
• Promotes partnerships with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of residents as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Prefer two (2) years of experience working with persons with dementia.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience supervising and managing employees.
• Preferred BA/S in Gerontology, psychology, sociology, or related field or at least 3 years working in social services, residential care, psychiatric facility, or related setting.
• A Residential Care Facility for the Elderly administrators’ license may be required.
• Hold or able to obtain one or more certifications related to Dementia care; such as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Alzheimer’s Caregiver (CAC), Certified Alzheimer’s Educator (CAE), Certified Dementia Care Manager (CDCM), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional and/or other equivalents.
• Able to obtain and maintain valid first aid and CPR certification.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler’s certification.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance