Memory Care Manager - Overland Park, KS, United States - Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living

Description

Tallgrass Creek by Erickson Senior Living Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, just minutes from Kansas City and the Kansas and Missouri border.

We're part of a growing network of communities managed and developed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.

The Memory Care Manager will oversee the management and performance of the Memory Care neighborhood as well as support the incorporation of Memory Care services throughout the Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Neighborhoods.

Through leadership support of residents, family members, and the staff, this position will be responsible for meeting the psycho/social needs of residents.

In addition, ensuring the highest quality of resident care and customer service in the Memory Care neighborhood.
Conducting pre-residency assessments and screening of potential residents and making recommendations for appropriate Admissions
Evaluating the psychosocial and activity of daily living (ADL) needs of residents in Memory Care and coordinating care and services
Monitoring the engagement of activities for residents with cognitive impairment, as well as participating in program development and strategic planning
Leading a holistic, Person-Centered approach to assessment and care planning

Partner with other departments to develop support groups and educational programming opportunities for residents and family members in the Memory Care neighborhood.

Supporting Independent Living and Post-Acute Social Workers to effectively transition residents between levels of care
Maintaining a working knowledge and ensures compliance of Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as facility policies regarding Memory Care (and level of care – LTC or ALF)

A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; State of the art community campuses, ongoing expansion plans, and design enhancements to ensure Erickson Senior Living continues to set the standard for senior living excellence.

~ Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law. Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
~ Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
~ Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
~ A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
~ Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents

SW, Nursing, Activities, Health Care/Administration, or Gerontology is preferred.

A minimum of 3 years of related experience providing services for residents with cognitive impairment and/or leading a Memory Care or Assisted Living neighborhood is required.

Demonstration of progressive approaches to supporting and enhancing the quality of life for seniors with cognitive impairment

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.