Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Memory Care Manager to join our team at Gruene Senior Living located in New Braunfels, Texas. The Memory Care Manager is responsible for general operations of memory care neighborhood including program development, resource management, scheduling, care plan coordination, and supervision of resident care.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $28.00+ per hour. In addition, Gruene Senior Living offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, vacation time, and 401K.
Responsibilities:
- Develop cutting edge, best practice dementia programming utilizing available resources and incorporate person-directed care.
- Coordinate with Activity Director to create a monthly Lifestyle calendar that is specific for residents living in the memory care neighborhood.
- Host holiday family nights for residents in the memory care neighborhood with the Executive Director.
- Act as a role model, continually demonstrate to all team members, residents and family that the community is committed to the creation of the pleasures and good daily life expected of home and person-directed care.
- Responsible for ongoing Dementia/Alzheimer training of memory care team.
- Conduct family educational sessions on dementia, as needed.
- Make daily rounds, assessing resident’s cognitive status and team participation to ensure that the resident’s individual needs are being met and that the resident is an active part in how to meet these daily needs.
- Make daily rounds to inspect environment and equipment for repair or maintenance needs and cleanliness, reporting findings to the appropriate party.
- Prepare and maintain pertinent and appropriate records, reports, studies, and schedules.
- Allocate and monitor resource utilization for memory care in conjunction with the Executive Director.
- Responsible for on-call duties for health center as assigned on rotational basis.
- Develop policies and procedures in compliance with State and Federal regulations and the Guidelines for Dignity established by the Alzheimer’s Association as needed.
- Oversee documentation to ensure requirements are met per Health and Human Services regulations. Complete Individual comprehensive assessments and care plans. Communicate effectively and timely with responsible party regarding any changes in resident’s status or resident concerns.
- Willingness to drive residents, in facility van, when needed.
Requirements:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse/License Practical Nurse (required)
- Associates degree in related field advanced training/knowledge regarding care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Two years applicable experience.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications and licensure required by state regulations.
EEOC Statement:
Gruene Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified persons will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Ability to Commute:
- New Braunfels, TX 78130 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person