Memory Care Director Position Available In Sumter, Florida

Memory Care Director

Department:

Memory Care

Community:

The Harrison of Wildwood

Location:

Wildwood, FL
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. The Memory Care Director will implement the Sagora Pathways Program and make recommendations to additional programming needed at the community level to the Executive Director and Regional Lifestyle/Pathways Specialist.
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 put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, 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! Apply now to join our dedicated team that cares, just like you!
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• Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place.

Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

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)
Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!

Position Details:

Community Name:

The Harrison of Wildwood

Address:

1477 Huey St, Wildwood, FL 34785
Phone number: (352) 308-1765
Status (FT/PT/PRN): FT
Shift(s): Business Hours

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 need 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 approach 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

Skills/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 be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, and other staff members
This position is required to work 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
Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.