Memory Care Director @ Avamere Newberg!

Memory Care Director - Avamere @ Newberg

If you have a passion for Dementia and Alzheimer’s, we will help you grow your career in Memory Care! RCC's and Med Aide's encouraged to apply-See qualifications below.

Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Wage: $60-70K 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 Newberg , 730 Foothills Drive, Newberg, OR 97132

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the day-to-day functions of the Memory Care residents, its programs, and activities.
• Ensure that all Memory Care 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 Memory 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 Memory Care 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 Memory Care.
• 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 Memory Care and ensure that the Memory Care 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.
• On call availability required for this position.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference given to applicants with education, training, or certification in a dementia related field.
• Must be qualified to obtain your Oregon Administrator License or already be licensed.
• In order to obtain your Oregon RCF license you must have one of the following:
• 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a Retirement Community or Assisted Living Facility & GED or High School Diploma.
• Or:
• Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or similar coursework preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge 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.

“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can be 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.”