Full Time, Exempt Monday to Friday DOE - $60,000 to $74,000 The Memory Support Program Manager coordinates the memory support program to ensure that the physical, social & emotional needs of the residents and their families are met. As a representative and team member of the company, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction. Promotes and engages team members and residents in Best Life philosophy. What is Best Life? Best Life is a unique and holistic dementia care approach that helps people and organizations support those living with dementia to live rich and rewarding lives! Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Work Duties Keeps the HumanGood Memory Support Program Philosophy at the core of all planning and implementation of activities and care to meet the specific needs of residents; Supervises Team Members in the Memory Support; supervision includes management of work schedules, hiring, training, evaluating, employee development, coaching, discipline, salary increases, and adjustments; Leads by example and collaborates with Community Life Coordinator to ensure team members engage residents in programs Collaborates with Clinical partners to coordinate resident moves and transfers within the Memory Support; Assure that resident profile is completed (prior to move-in preferable; no later than 3 business days after move-in) and shared with team members; Provides orientation for new residents and family members; Conduct and promote support and/ or educational groups for residents/ families; Communicates with resident family members in a respectful and caring manner and provides information regarding residents' daily life as appropriate; uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations; Conducts Memory Support team member meetings, makes recommendations for training and communications and system improvements; Coordinates with Director of Wellness and Assisted Living when significant changes of residents occur which may lead to level of care change or adjustment; Prepares and updates Level of Care Transfer Notice and Service Plans for Memory Support residents in collaboration with the Director of Wellness and Assisted Living; Monitors and focuses on non-pharmacological solutions of behavioral expressions; involves other team members, leaders, and CSC members as needed; coaches team members to provide behavioral interventions; Collaborates with Dining Team Members to ensure dignified dining experience Maintains readiness for licensing and accreditation survey; Participates in Safely You Huddle Calls, reviews falls and responses to falls; ensures permission for Safely You is obtained from families (in agreement) and maintains documentation of permission; Ensures Wandergard system (when in place) functions per guidelines; Leads and/ or participates in resident related meetings (Resident Review Committee Meetings, Care Plan Meetings, Family Meetings, etc.) Completes required state training programs for Memory Support; Manage department budget including census targets and purchases supplies as needed Attends in-service training workshops and meetings as required; To be successful in the role, you would have: Education - Bachelor's degree in social work, recreation therapy, aging, business, or related field, preferred. Experience/Training - Three to Five years of prior related experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. What's in it for you? As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU. At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay. Full-Time Team Members: 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service) 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date $25+Tax per line Cell Phone Plan Tuition Reimbursement 5 star employer-paid employee assistance program Find additional benefits here: Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members: Medical benefits starts the 1st of the month following your start date Matching 401(k)
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Memory Support Program Manager