Resident Care Director
About the Role
Armbrook Village, an assisted living and memory support community in Westfield, is acclaimed for its forward-thinking, pace-setting innovations in the world of senior care that includes a renowned Compass Memory Support Neighborhood, as well as the award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program and the stigma-shattering Dementia Friendly Communities Initiative that is quickly spreading across our area. Armbrook Village's caring and compassionate Resident Care team members provide direct care to our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today!
Pay & Benefits
Annual rate starting at $85,000.
Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes:
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Health through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability coverage
- Complimentary life insurance
- Pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses
- Generous bonus program for referring associates and/or residents
- Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more
- Nationwide tuition rewards program
- Free meals during shifts at the community
- Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking
- DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company
Responsibilities
- Oversees the management, review, and development of a comprehensive care program for all residents of the community, including traditional Assisted Living residents as well as those in our specialized Alzheimer's and Dementia care neighborhood
- Provides training and support of our team of caregivers (CNAs and HHAs)
- Serves as a liaison with family members, community agencies, physicians and care providers
- Requires on-call responsibilities to best support the staff and community
Requirements
- A passion for working with seniors
- A collaborative mindset that values teamwork
- Excellent communication skills
- A tech-forward approach to daily operations, especially in this "new normal"
- An ability to maintain professional integrity and to build trust, especially in challenging situations
- LPN or RN who is a graduate of an approved nursing program with valid Massachusetts nursing license or otherwise meets the requirements of Assisted Living regulations, or equivalent
- Experience in a senior community environment
- A means of transportation to complete assessments for new and returning residents is a MUST