Memory Care Director Connections for Living Director

At MBK Senior Living were committed to putting people first our residentsandteam members. Exceeding expectations and enriching lives drives our daytoday. And its all powered by Yoi Shigoto a Japanese concept that translates to good quality work. Its more than a mantra. Its part of our companywide commitment to build trust set high standards and develop potential in ourselves and others!

Whether youre looking for a flexible parttime job or the pathway to a lasting career youll find it here at MBK Senior Livingand a whole lot more! When you join the MBK Senior Living team youll enjoy:

Impacting lives and building lasting relationships

Executing exceptional signature programs in dining fitness wellness and care

A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your

success

A funfilled energetic environment thats centered in hospitality and highquality service

Competitive salaries

Professional development training and personal coaching through our Mentor Buddy and Executive

Director in Training Programs

Education loan assistance & scholarships

Financial and legal services

Team Member discounts

Health and Wellness resources

Fulltime benefits include:

Rich benefits package including Medical Dental Vision and 401k matching up to 4

Childcare and eldercare assistance

Flexible spending accounts

If youre looking for a place where you can make an impact find purpose and joy and receive the training tools and support to reach your career goals look no further apply today!

Job Description

Job Summary: The Connections for Living Director (CFLD) manages all operations of connections for living (CFL) and administers MBK signature programs to meet the specific needs of all residents within CFL. Oversight includes resident wellness services CFL dining environmental safety family support team development community education and enrichment programs. The CFLD coordinates with key members of the residents support network including outside providers. As a representative of MBK the CFLD will promote greater dementia awareness in the community at large and promote MBK through advocacy and community leadership participation. Additionally the CFLD is responsible for hiring training and managing a CFL team that is capable of providing superior dementia care while also maintaining the physical and emotional health of memory care residents in accordance with MBKs principles and core values.

Essential Job Duties (Include of time for each responsibility):

Assessment and Service Plans 20
Assist with potential memory care resident assessment program in accordance with current rules regulations and community policies and procedures.
Ensure that the resident Traditions form is completed within 7 days of movein and Traditions data have been included in the initial service plan.
Direct and execute updates to Traditions data as needed to keep needs documentation current.
Conduct interviews and observations of the memory care residents on a continual basis.
Alert CFL team Director of Health Services Executive Director family members and others (as necessary) of any changes in the physical or emotional health of the resident and the departments ability to meet those needs.

Ensure continuity of the memory care residents total care regimen by developing methods for the coordination with other resident services 20
Work closely with all departments in the community to ensure memory care residents are receiving all available services to enhance their quality of life
Ensure implementation of all CFL signature programming
Oversee implementation of CFL dining program
Assist with development of volunteer programs
Ensure building maintenance systems are upheld
Act as a resource/care manager for CFL residents and their families

Ensure that a full program of dementia appropriate programs and activities is implemented daily 20
Calendar is made and followed monthly to ensure that our memory care residents are engaged in meaningful activities daily
Oversee implementation of all MBK wellness programs including volunteers peer social engagement intergenerational exercise music life skill 1:1 purposedriven and all other signature CFL programming.
Create program assignments and hold CFL team accountable to MBK signature CFL programming.

Recruit interview hire manage schedule motivate evaluate and supervise CFL team in accordance with community policies procedures and established budgets 20
Interview potential CFL team members
Daily review of timekeeping meal breaks and overtime
Oversee onboarding and conduct orientation for new Team Members
Ensure ongoing training and education for all Team Members in accordance with all governing requirements and community policies and procedures to ensure that staff is properly trained in.
Ensure all CFL team members compete all MBK and State required training

Perform all administrative duties accurately and timely including Team Member evaluations tracking of employee hours spenddowns and budget maintenance necessary forms reports resident records assessments care profiles etc. 15
Coordinate departmental schedule to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with legal requirements community standards policies procedures and budgets.
Monitor employee hours to minimize overtime and ensure adequate coverage.
Ensure coverage of job duties within the department during Team Member absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.
Maintain inventory of supplies necessary for resident care and for resident enrichment programs including family support resources.
Ensure completion of meal census checks behavior monitoring elopement drills daily observation sheets alert charting TELS work orders and other reporting systems.

Responsible for the overall safety and health of all memory care residents 5
Ensure that all governing requirements are closely monitored and executed
Oversee strict compliance with MBK safety policy including CFL chemical and secured environment measures
Train whole community in CFL elopement policy and procedure and direct elopement drills as required by MBK policy.

Aid in the community marketing effort through positive interactions acting as a liaison between the community and families outside health service providers and other members of the greater community 5
Ensure family and community education and support group offerings
Provide community education talks and/or attend external community events
Assist with internal community enrichment and referral events

Knowledge and Skills:
Perform other job duties or special projects as assigned/requested by the Executive Director
Work with MBK and outside resources to develop and continue a productive Support Group to be offered as a resource to the family members of our residents
Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff residents and guests following established safety standards policies and procedures
Understand and comply with all Federal State and local regulations and all company policies and procedures concerning the department
Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents Team Members and guests
Promote and lead with a spirit of teamwork and open communication in accordance with the MBK principles and core values
Assist Executive Director in completing an annual budget.
Ensure the financial goals are met monthly
Manage labor and other expenses to meet these financial goals
Possess the ability and desire to minimize waste and misuse of supplies/equipment
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: Caregiver 28 to 48 employees (Shared EEs w/ Dir. Of Health Services). Medication Technician 6 to 16 employees (Shared EEs w/ Dir. Of Health Services). Activity assistant 12 employees (Shared EEs with Director of Resident Enrichment). Other employees in the department housekeeping and dining services (not direct reports)

Requirements:
AA or Certificate in gerontology social services business administration or similar At least 20 hours of continued education in aging and dementia care
Prior related work experience functioning in a similar memory care management role within a similar industry/work environment is essential
Prior management or supervisory experience is required
Prior experience working with persons with dementia is required
Current First Aid Certification is required
Must complete Background clearances (as required by government regulations)
Must complete a health screening and provide negative TB test results (must be within the last 6 months or within 7 days of employment)
Must have solid pc skills and be familiar with several Microsoft Office Suite software programs (e.g. Word Excel Outlook Email etc. and other office equipment (e.g. scanners copiers and fax machines)
Excellent communication skills are required including the ability to speak write and read English
Must have basic math skills (addition subtraction and multiplication) as required for personnel actions budget and other financial responsibilities
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and to remain calm during stressful or emergency situations
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and professionally at all times with personnel residents family members and guests
Ability to lead and coordinate care across disciplines (activities dining services etc.
Basic knowledge of Alzheimers disease and related dementia
Compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding resident rights
Bachelors Degree in Psychology social services gerontology social work nursing or recreational therapy highly desirable
Certified dementia practitioner or other similar certification highly desirable

Physical Demands:
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day and throughout the community
Ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds and push 150 pounds to assist with the moving of residents
Bending kneeling squatting sitting and reaching

Pay: $74000$79000/annually

Inspiring people creating experiences and supporting goals are just a few ways MBK Senior Living creates a positive work environment. Its how we support our team members serve our residents and achieve our pursuit to be the senior living provider of choice in each market we serve.

MBK Senior Living has pursued this goal for more than 30 years. Currently the company owns and operates 35 Independent Living Assisted Living and Memory Care services in senior living communities throughout the Western United States. Were proud to have been ranked among the Top 50 Best Workplaces in Aging Services by Fortune magazine and certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017.

HIPAA Disclosure:

All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an Excluded Party as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition at all times during your employment all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company including but not limited to Resident Rights HIPAA State licensing regulations and those laws relating you an associates professional license.

MBK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status genetic information or other protected reason. Our company is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact.

Regulatory Disclosures for Senior Living Communities with Medicaid Residents: An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding team members must not be considered an Excluded Party as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services any state Medicaid Programs and any additional federal and state government contract programs. If as a team member you learn that you are an Excluded Party at any time you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately.

Other Regulatory Requirements:If employed at one of our senior living communities team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company including but not limited to as applicable state licensing regulations the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Resident Rights as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and any other federal or state laws relating to team members professional licenses.

HIPAA Disclosure:

All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an Excluded Party as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition at all times during your employment all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company including but not limited to Resident Rights HIPAA State licensing regulations and those laws relating you an associates professional license.