Memory Care Director

Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Wage: $50-$55K Annual Salary DOE

Benefits: Employee Medical Benefits starting at $17.50 per pay period for Regence or Kaiser, for full-time employees.

Location: Avamere at St Helens, 2400 Gable Road, St Helens, OR 97051

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the day-to-day functions of the Arbor residents, its programs, and activities.
• Ensure that all Arbor residents are assessed prior to and throughout their residency to ensure that the services assessed are delivered.
• Communicate with residents and family members, organizing care conferences to discuss resident needs.
• Manage the medication administration on the Arbor unit, ensuring proper documentation of all care plans, nurse's notes and all corresponding documentation for the resident records.
• Responsible for screening, hiring, training and supervising all staff in the Arbor Residence. This includes managing performance, conducting timely performance reviews and all training requirements.
• Assist in preparing an annual operating budget for approval by the Executive Director and allocate the resources to carry out programs and activities of the Arbor.
• Participate in state and federal surveys of the facility, reviewing any deficiencies and developing plans of correction.
• Maintain a good public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and community alike.
• Make daily inspections of the Arbor and ensure that the Arbor unit and courtyard are maintained.
• Create and maintain a safety culture, setting an example of good safety, ensure safety expectations are being communicated and all staff are following safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Assisted Living Administrator.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or similar coursework preferred, but not required.
• 2 years' experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a Retirement Community or Assisted Living Facility.
• Knowledgeable of Assisted Living operational standards and requirements of participation.
• Must be familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration.
• Able to make independent decisions and work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and uphold procedures to ensure all staff are trained and in compliance with this policy.

Employee Perks:

• Excellent benefits package with medical coverage starting at $17.50 per Pay Period, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage, for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
• Career Development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
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"At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success "We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."