Memory Care Director

Job Description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents as our Memory Care Director at Abottswood at Irving Park. In this leadership role, you’ll guide a compassionate care team, oversee daily operations and resident wellness, and build trusted relationships with families and healthcare providers. We’re looking for an experienced senior care leader who brings creativity, clinical knowledge, and a passion for creating a safe, engaging community where every resident feels valued and supported.

 

What will I do every day?

• Monitor residents and evaluate residents regularly and assess levels of care
• Effectively supervise departmental operations on a day-to-day basis under the guidance of the Executive Director
• Plan and prepare assignment sheets for resident assistants
• Responsible for overall administration and management of the Alzheimer’s residential area
• Actively support and facilitate wellness programs that meet the needs of each resident
• Respond in a tactful and timely manner to all concerns placed by residents, family members
• Supervise medication programs
• Interface with physicians and other care providers
• Monitor all physician orders and ensure they have been followed
• Maintain contact with outside health care services pertaining to the resident’s needs
• Observe, report and document residents’ services and requirements at each shift
• Oversee medication control and coordinate with physicians for optimum health care
• Handle emergency situations responsibly and calmly until aid arrives
• Conduct and/or assist with regular staff meetings and daily stand-ups
• Review payroll documentation to minimize missed punches and monitor overtime

 

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• A passion for excellence
• Be a great team player
• Be a progressive and creative thinker
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or have a bachelor’s degree in health services/social sciences or related field
• Three to five years’ experience working in senior care management, with a preference for experience working with persons living with dementia 

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

• Must have or be able to obtain the appropriate state license required by law
• CPR Certified

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive pay
• A free meal per shift
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
• Matching 401k (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

 

What do we do?

 

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 30 years.

 

 

 All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check

 

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer