Memory Care Manager

Job Objective:

The Memory Care Manager is responsible for overseeing the memory care neighborhood at Amira Choice Arvada. This role ensures that residents receive high-quality, person-centered care in a warm and supportive environment. The Memory Care Manager develops and implements engaging activities, supports families, and leads a team of staff dedicated to providing meaningful experiences for residents living with dementia.

Qualifications:

Experience in recreational therapy, activities programming, or a related field within senior housing or dementia care. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and implement dementia-friendly programs that enhance residents quality of life. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of dementia care best practices and ability to train staff accordingly. Ability to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Resident Engagement & Program Development Assess residents individual needs, interests, and abilities to develop customized programming. Design and implement a variety of recreational, therapeutic, and social activities to enhance residents well-being. Create and maintain profiles for each resident to ensure personalized experiences. Foster an atmosphere of engagement, security, and comfort through innovative programming. Family & Community Support Serve as a primary resource and point of contact for families, offering education and support. Co-facilitate monthly Alzheimer s/Dementia Support Group meetings. Attend and co-facilitate resident care conferences to discuss resident needs and care plans. Plan and oversee family events that encourage interaction and engagement. Team Leadership & Training Provide training and mentorship for memory care staff to ensure best practices in dementia care. Foster teamwork and collaboration across departments to provide holistic care for residents. Guide staff in implementing daily programming and engagement techniques. Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary. Administrative & Operational Responsibilities Maintain an organized inventory of activity supplies and manage environmental enhancements. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations. Must be able to continuously perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below: Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds. Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing and pulling Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and to carry objects Walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time Speak clearly and make self-understood in face-to-face interactions See objects closely to read directions, instructions, etc. Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc.

Environment:

Works indoors in a climate-controlled environment majority of the time with occasional outdoor activities.

Working Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday (with flexibility for special events and programming).

General Notes:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor. Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail. Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract.