Benchmark Senior Living
Director of Mind and Memory - Assisted Living
Benchmark Senior Living, Meriden, Connecticut, us, 06451
Director of Mind and Memory - Assisted Living
Join to apply for the Director of Mind and Memory - Assisted Living role at Benchmark Senior Living. Overview
Our team provides caring and dedicated service in a supportive environment that encourages learning, growth, and lifelong relationships through the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors. Responsibilities
Provide supervision, coaching, recognition, engagement and performance evaluations for all Harbor Resident Care Associates. Maintain an engaging, homelike environment with opportunities for residents to touch, collect, or enjoy items of interest. Support and monitor the day-to-day delivery of quality resident services to achieve high resident, family, and associate satisfaction. Schedule staff for 24/7 delivery of services within the Memory Care Program while monitoring labor hours to budget. Operate the Memory Impaired Program including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching and developing resident care staff to ensure high-caliber staffing; ensure outcomes with customers, families and associates, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and financial management. Partner with the Resident Care Director (RN) to ensure services driven by the resident service plan are provided and changes communicated. Additional Responsibilities
Support residents’ families and significant others as ongoing caregivers and members of the care-giving team. Communicate frequently with family members. Understand and manage the department budget. Attend and participate in local Alzheimer’s Association Chapters or local partnerships. Conduct tours of Harbor as needed for prospective residents and families. Qualifications
BA/BS degree in a health science related field or equivalent work experience. Advanced knowledge about the dementia disease process, associated functional changes, and disease progression; able to identify and implement adaptive strategies to support an individual’s abilities. Minimum of 3 years memory care experience. Within the first year of hire, complete Benchmark University Faculty Training to facilitate Compass and Dementia Live. Within the first six months of hire, completion of Dementia care certification CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner), Alzheimer’s Association Habilitation Training or equivalent. Strong supervisory, leadership and management skills. Strong mentoring and coaching skills; ability to inspire and develop others. Self-directed, flexible, and able to work in a team-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate positively and professionally to a diverse resident and associate population. Benefits
8 holidays & 3 floating holidays Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off Discounted Meal Program Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500 Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
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Join to apply for the Director of Mind and Memory - Assisted Living role at Benchmark Senior Living. Overview
Our team provides caring and dedicated service in a supportive environment that encourages learning, growth, and lifelong relationships through the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors. Responsibilities
Provide supervision, coaching, recognition, engagement and performance evaluations for all Harbor Resident Care Associates. Maintain an engaging, homelike environment with opportunities for residents to touch, collect, or enjoy items of interest. Support and monitor the day-to-day delivery of quality resident services to achieve high resident, family, and associate satisfaction. Schedule staff for 24/7 delivery of services within the Memory Care Program while monitoring labor hours to budget. Operate the Memory Impaired Program including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching and developing resident care staff to ensure high-caliber staffing; ensure outcomes with customers, families and associates, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and financial management. Partner with the Resident Care Director (RN) to ensure services driven by the resident service plan are provided and changes communicated. Additional Responsibilities
Support residents’ families and significant others as ongoing caregivers and members of the care-giving team. Communicate frequently with family members. Understand and manage the department budget. Attend and participate in local Alzheimer’s Association Chapters or local partnerships. Conduct tours of Harbor as needed for prospective residents and families. Qualifications
BA/BS degree in a health science related field or equivalent work experience. Advanced knowledge about the dementia disease process, associated functional changes, and disease progression; able to identify and implement adaptive strategies to support an individual’s abilities. Minimum of 3 years memory care experience. Within the first year of hire, complete Benchmark University Faculty Training to facilitate Compass and Dementia Live. Within the first six months of hire, completion of Dementia care certification CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner), Alzheimer’s Association Habilitation Training or equivalent. Strong supervisory, leadership and management skills. Strong mentoring and coaching skills; ability to inspire and develop others. Self-directed, flexible, and able to work in a team-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate positively and professionally to a diverse resident and associate population. Benefits
8 holidays & 3 floating holidays Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off Discounted Meal Program Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500 Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
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