Director of Memory Care
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Statement of Job: The Solana Garden Director shall be responsible for the total care of the Memory Care residents. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Care Management

Conduct initial Needs and Risk assessments prior to move-in

Conduct reassessments quarterly and with change of condition

Communicate with ED and family when a level of care change is indicated

Track monthly weights, vital signs on all residents; intervene as required

Oversee all dementia programs by daily rounds and clinical supervision

Develop alliances with Third Party Providers and meet with them regularly to discuss at-risk residents and those on case load

Attend to all residents with emergency medical needs and train staff to follow emergency medical protocols; audit compliance with emergency alert system

Monitor the recording of all relevant information to Communication Log and resident record, to include Monthly Summaries when required

Maintain resident files in compliance with state guidelines; audit/thin resident records according to established schedule

Medication Management

Oversee pharmacy set-up and relationship for all new residents

Train new Med Techs as required and complete initial competency assessment

Complete competency assessment annually for all working Med Techs

Audit MARs monthly, to include Narcotic Count, and maintain Medication Variance Log

Conduct bi-monthly Med Tech meetings

Report all medication errors to corporate or state personnel as appropriate

Respond to all Pharmacy QA visits and reports

Staff Management

Interview and hire Resident Care staff

Orient new staff and assign them to Mentors

Complete initial competency assessment of all new Resident Care staff

Establish and monitor staff schedule and care assignments for staff, including tardiness and absences

Monitor staff documentation and feedback on all residents, especially those with changes of condition

Hold bi-monthly staff meetings to include at least one formal in-service training session per month

Document staff compliance with in-service training requirements and follow-up with staff as necessary

Provide formal evaluations of staff as scheduled and informal counseling as needed

Maintain staff appreciation for all Resident Care staff

Business Management

Control labor hours according to approved budget

Utilize departmental spend-down sheet to control costs

Assist in marketing community by providing tours as requested

Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Compliance

Conduct or provide proper body mechanics in-service at least twice yearly

Provide initial training to all staff on infection control and emergency procedures

Monitor staff compliance with CPR and First Aid training

Participate in monthly safety committee meetings

Investigate all resident injuries and develop appropriate interventions

Follow risk intervention protocols (Shared Risk Agreements)

Investigate all employee injuries and manage staff released to light duty

Conduct audits of emergency alert system

Maintain OSHA guidelines as they affect Resident Care department

Investigate any allegation of resident abuse in compliance with state and corporate standards

Track clinical indicators and report monthly for Quality Assurance Program

Respond to any state survey in a timely manner

Resident and Family Relations

Respond to resident and family concerns with kindness and compassion

Maintain frequent in-person and phone contact with residents and families

Train Resident Care staff to focus on customer service

Demonstrate good customer service and the Arbor Attitude at all times