Memory Support Director

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Memory Support Director

Distinctive Living, AL is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Memory Support Director. Care Partners are the heart and soul of our community. The Memory Support Director is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to the residents (and their families) in our community. The Memory Support Director is expected to spend the necessary time to fully understand the unique needs of our residents so that we can provide better care to those we serve than any competitor. At Distinctive Living, we go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that our residents have the highest level of service we can possibly offer. In order to fit in with our culture, your core values should be consistent with ours in terms of service level.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build meaningful relationships with our residents and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living
• Administer or assist with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider and observe/report responses to your supervisor.
• Med Aides/Techs also make sure the medication supply room is organized and clean, assist with medication cart audits, and provide accurate counts of all medications.
• Attend to individual care needs and get to know residents' unique preferences and personalities
• Attend to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements
• Knowledge of the individualized wellness plan for residents and provide support to the residents according to their care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the house with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them.
• Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment
• Follow the directions of management and work as a positive team member of the Care Partner team
• Work as a team to create meaningful activities for the residents
• Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment
• Promote a homelike environment for residents

Required Skills and Experience:

• Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to modify role duties for the overall good of the community
• High School diploma/GED
• State Required Certification or License for the position you are seeking. (LPN)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred
• Ability to make decisions and act in the resident's best interest
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must be willing able to lift over 75 pounds (i.e. transferring of residents)