Pathways Director

Join our team at a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we prioritize residents and empower team members to grow within the company and their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

About the role

The Memory Care Director manages the overall operations of the community Memory Care program in accordance with resident needs, government regulations, and Sagora Senior Living policies and procedures. This role implements the Sagora Pathways Program and makes recommendations for additional programming to the Executive Director and Regional Lifestyle/Pathways Specialist.

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 other staff members
• 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/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 your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)

Community Name: Bellarose
Address: 1801 E 51st St.
Phone number: +1 918-355-0151
Status: Full-time