Senior Living Memory Care Program Director

About the role

Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park is currently accepting applications for a Senior Living Memory Care Program Director to help support residents within our community. We are looking for a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Ensures regulatory compliance
• Maintains records and documentation per policy
• Assists RCD/GHD in training all Garden House Team Members
• Assists RCD/GHD in communicating with families regarding residents engagement
• Assists with evaluation of incoming residents and periodic re-evaluation to assure that interests are identified and activity needs are met
• With GM and GHD coordinates daily activity routine of the Garden House, including any specialized activities
• With ALPD, works on coordinating some activities/events all AL/IL and GH residents can be included in
• Plans, coordinates and participates in a variety of dementia appropriate activities, social events and outings for residents according to engagement program standards
• Orders supplies, schedules, and sets up all activities in the Garden House
• Provides GM and GHD with daily status reports on all Garden House residents
• Assists GHD with ensuring that the neighborhood is clean, orderly and secure in all common and activity areas
• While working closely with the Garden House Team, the Program Director may provide assistance with housekeeping, laundry, meals, as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned
• Provides leadership in creating and maintaining the highest standards of Garden House activities
• Meets with residents and families regularly as directed
• Ensures that residents' activity needs are being met with attention to individuality & dignity while maintaining an optimal level of functional ability in a professional and safe manner
• Ensures that the Garden House team is fully trained in the Inspire Connection activity program
• Acknowledge residents' special days (i.e., anniversaries and birthdays)
• Arrange and coordinate diverse holiday celebrations
• Track resident activity participation and adjust calendar events accordingly

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Two years' experience in Dementia care
• Senior living experience preferred
• Must meet all requirements of background checks and requirements needed

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care
• Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days
• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

Part-time employees receive:

• Free daily meal every shift
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement