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The Life Guidance Director ensures that the Company’s philosophy is implemented and practiced within the Life Guidance neighborhood of the community.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain a positive and energetic environment for residents with dementia
Manage and supervise clinical and non-clinical Life Guidance (LG) staff, including the LGRSA and LGPS
Execute and organize the daily programs for the Life Guidance neighborhood
Ensure each Life Guidance staff member has completed New Hire Orientation within the required time frame
Lead, direct, assist staff, and encourage learning by modeling the proper approaches and communication techniques
Conduct the monthly dementia in-service for all staff
Build relationships with new residents
Manage and maintain the budget for the Life Guidance Program using the virtual checkbook
Maintain a supportive relationship with resident’s families and caregivers
Serve as the dementia care expert for the community
Collaborate with Engage Life on community-wide programming
Partner with the Resident Service Director in maintaining active community and professional ties
Partner with Culinary Services
Partner with the Resident Services Director in developing a schedule
Deliver and attend required trainings
Drive personal and/or Company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations
Support directly with residents’ Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed
Collaborate with community leaders on the Resident Needs Review (RNR)
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and evaluating all non-clinical staff
Requirements:
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing, or related field required
Two (2) to four (4) years of experience caring for people with dementia and developing and facilitating activity programs, preferably as a manager with a specialized dementia program
Knowledgeable about the disease process, the changes associated with dementia illnesses, how they affect the individual’s ability to function, and the adaptive strategies that help maintain a resident’s abilities
Experience facilitating family and caregiver support programs
Experience performing budget analysis, review, and control
Past experience supervising staff
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good computer skills, including virtual communication such as Microsoft Teams, to participate in various meetings and trainings
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle)
Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company motor vehicle policy standards