Pathways Director

Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork! Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom, combining "Sage" (wisdom) and "Agora" (a gathering place).

Community Name: The Harrison of Wildwood
Address: 1477 Huey St.
Phone number: +1 352-251-3902
Status: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Memory Care (Pathways) department
• Maintain Memory Care (MC) resident safety and security
• Hire, train, and schedule MC caregivers to ensure resident needs are met
• Oversee, coach, and train MC caregivers and lifestyle team
• Facilitate programming to meet the needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia by following Sagora Pathway’s memory care programming
• Plan and organize daily events, including large and small group activities
• Maintain regular communication with residents, family members, and associates
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly calendars, monthly newsletter, family functions, support groups, and community outreach
• Maintain a proactive and person-centered approach with residents' needs, including challenging resident behaviors
• Ensure all company systems are in place to provide quality services and care for the residents
• Coordinate and communicate resident care needs with resident family members and the Executive Director
• Coordinate a volunteer program for the benefit of residents in accordance with company policy
• Document community history with photographs and scrapbooks
• Operate program within budget
• Serve as Manager on Duty (“MOD”) as assigned
• Work with other members of the management team to market and manage the community
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• 4-year degree with emphasis in gerontological studies/recreation programs preferred
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License where necessary and meet company driving standards
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff
• This position requires working some evenings and weekends for special events
• Must possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license to drive on company time as needed

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for all full-time benefit-eligible team members
• On-Demand Pay – request a pay advance
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring friends
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
• Lasting relationships with residents who have wisdom to share