Learn, Lead and Inspire - Memory Care Director - Belmont Village West University (Houston)
Belmont Village Senior Living communities are known across the nation for our innovation, signature best-in-class care, research-based programming and resident-centered living. As the Memory Care Director at Belmont Village West University, you will directly manage and support all dementia care staff, dementia activity professionals, complete resident cognitive assessments and work collaboratively with a team to develop plans of care. You will manage the overall operation of the dementia care department in accordance with Belmont Village standards and state regulations. This position is a hands on management role including a high level of engagement with employees, residents and families.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or related field
Three (3) years hands-on dementia / Alzheimer's activity program facilitation experience
Minimum 2 years management experience in a comparable healthcare setting
Flexibility to work and support a 24/7 community operation
Demonstrated successful use of technology in the workplace
Benefits Overview
Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time management employees benefit plans including medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal days, 401(k) savings with employer match, annual bonus opportunities, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
About the Role:
As the Memory Care Director, you will be the dementia subject matter expert within our community serving as a resource for employees, residents and their loved ones. In this role, you will manage teams, systems, strategic planning, and implementation of programs and services for each level of Memory Care while maintaining regulatory compliance. Through your dynamic and expert leadership, you will help ensure residents are offered diverse and engaging life-long learning opportunities consistent with the award winning standard for which Belmont Village is well known.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of all dementia caregivers and dementia activity leaders
Conducts advanced Alzheimer's / dementia training for all staff & is the community dementia expert
Conducts cognitive assessments on prospective & current residents translating outcomes to service plans related to care & programming
Works collaboratively with community management, regional & corporate support teams
Effectively communicates with, educates & offers support to resident family members as needed