Memory Care Program Director Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

About Grand Living

Grand Living is changing the way generations embrace life and is quickly becoming an iconic brand in senior hospitality. What began as a vision to create distinctive senior living communities has evolved into a collection of remarkable residences, offering luxury-inspired amenities and extraordinary service to residents and guests. Our communities include gracious apartments, stunning décor and design excellence at every turn, but from the moment you are greeted, you'll experience something far more luxurious than the architecture: our people. Their unparalleled commitment to personal service in every engagement is at the very heart of what we do.

About the Position

The Director of Luminations is responsible to enhance the overall memory care Resident and family experience through the provision of comprehensive leadership to the staff working within our memory care environment with thorough and passionate training and mentoring on our specialized program, Luminations®, entering their world. Oversee the entire Luminations® Neighborhood which includes Facets, Fitness, Housekeeping, Culinary and Health and Wellness as well as holding weekly meetings with each department. The Director of Luminations develops and implements with the Director of Health and Wellness an individual service plan for each resident addressing quality of life and quality of care. Be the family advocate and point of contact for communication of daily life needs and care. This is to be handled in The Sterling Touch™ friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner, resulting in a very high level of Resident satisfaction. The Director of Luminations position is under the general guidance of the Executive Director in accordance with Community standards, processes, procedures, practices, and philosophy.

Qualifications and Requirements

The Director of Luminations must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor’s Degree, highly preferred.
• Five or more years of experience managing a memory care program in a senior living environment, highly preferred.
• Certified Dementia Practitioner, preferred.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate for working in a Memory Care Assisted Living community. Possess leadership experience and problem-solving skills to manage behavioral health needs and end of life care that are characteristic of the advancement of dementia.
• Our Facets™ program incorporates a variety of activities including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning and recreation. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to participate in the execution of a well-rounded, refined program which meets the needs and expectations of our educated, talented, sophisticated residents. Please be prepared to share your ideas on how to build a wellness centered program for our residents.
• Understand or experience with state specific regulation, education, and training regarding dementia care.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language to communicates with the residents and other employees.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.

Benefits

For the Director of Luminations position, we offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package for full-time employees including 1) a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service; 2) affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more; 3) a 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution, 4) automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members with a robust employee assistance program (EAP).

PTO is earned at lesser rates for part-time staff. Grand Living is a high-end upscale environment including exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements), Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Grand Living, our motto is "Your Life. Uniquely Embraced." We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all, where our differences aren't just accepted, but celebrated.