Fieldstone at Chester Springs Memory Care Program Director
Fieldstone at Chester Springs
Chester Springs, PA
Fieldstone at Chester Springs Memory Care Program Director
Fieldstone at Chester Springs
Chester Springs, PA
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
- Full-Time
Job Description
Are you a compassionate and experienced memory care director? Fieldstone at Chester Springs – the area’s newest senior living community opening this Summer - is seeking a Program Director to help build a team of dedicated caregivers and activities assistants that are committed to providing an exceptional life for residents in our Compass Memory Care Neighborhood.
As Program Director, you will be responsible for implementing New Directions ™, Vantage Point Retirement Living’s exclusive memory care program. New Directions™ focuses on evidence and research-based programming that is backed by an understanding and supportive team. This is a great opportunity to cultivate the culture of The Compass Memory Care neighborhood, build the community’s character, and lead the team members of Fieldstone into a successful future.
The responsibilities, characteristics, and skillsets below are just a glimpse into the role, and we hope you’ll apply to learn more if you believe you’re a great fit!
General day to day responsibilities will include…
• Planning, organizing, developing, and leading the overall operation of the Compass (Memory Care) neighborhood in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Acting as the Memory Care community champion in programming and activities.
• Training and educating of staff in the New Directions™ program.
• Designing, scheduling, and facilitating the New Directions™ program incorporating a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Partnering with the Recreation and Events Coordinator to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening. Ensuring Personal Care staff are actively involved and engaged in activities.
• Prior to move-in, reviewing the resident’s preferences and needs. Educating Personal Care staff of the same.
• Partnering with Nursing to ensure that the residents’ clinical needs are addressed.
• Attending Care Conferences for residents within the Compass (Memory Care) neighborhood as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitating the development of the Resident Support Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration, and resident engagement in programming.
• Assisting with the assessment process to determine level of care.
• Partnering with dining services to ensure meeting individualized resident needs and preferences; participates in the dining experience.
• Understanding resident changes in condition and taking appropriate action.
• Reviewing the 24-hour Report/Daily Log. Following up on pertinent information and resident physical/behavioral changes.
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization.
• Ensuring monthly family support group meetings are planned and facilitated.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by management.
The right candidate should have…
A successful addition to the team will be an individual who sets expectations and monitors delegated activities, volunteers readily and seeks increased responsibility, displays original thinking and creativity, prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently, a confident leader who inspires and motivates team members, is ready to respond promptly to resident needs, and most importantly a professional who treats others with respect and approaches them in a tactful manner.
While we support continued learning and enrichment, and celebrate a culture that encourages learning new skills, there are base level requirements for this position that include but are not limited to:
• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in the humanities (i.e., gerontology, human services, social work, or psychology.) Or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) preferred.
The Perks of Working with Us
• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday!
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program
• … And so much more! We’d love to chat with you about all the perks that specifically relate to what YOU are looking for in an employer.
Top Reasons to Work with Us
• Brand new community – A beautiful place to work every day
• Family-owned and operated management company
• Team approach to work
• Smaller by design – Vantage Point is not a big national chain and that means more corporate involvement and support of the team
• Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us
Who Is Vantage Point Retirement Living?
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands-on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family-run organization backed by big-business experience, but regionally focused. Our family-oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too. We do senior living…better. And it all starts with our team.
Our Mission is to create best-in-class communities for seniors built on a foundation of trust, compassion, and responsibility to better the lives of those who live in them. To fulfill our mission, we rely on our corporate and community teams to deliver those core values of trust, teamwork, respect, and integrity. We can’t ask of our team what we aren’t willing to deliver ourselves, which is why each employee in our organization knows the Vantage Point Leadership personally. We treat our team with the greatest respect, emphasizing the importance of team culture. When our employees are happy, our residents are happy, our business thrives, and our mission is fulfilled.
Fieldstone at Chester Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our community’s philosophy is our commitment to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgement of all cultures we served.
As Program Director, you will be responsible for implementing New Directions ™, Vantage Point Retirement Living’s exclusive memory care program. New Directions™ focuses on evidence and research-based programming that is backed by an understanding and supportive team. This is a great opportunity to cultivate the culture of The Compass Memory Care neighborhood, build the community’s character, and lead the team members of Fieldstone into a successful future.
The responsibilities, characteristics, and skillsets below are just a glimpse into the role, and we hope you’ll apply to learn more if you believe you’re a great fit!
General day to day responsibilities will include…
• Planning, organizing, developing, and leading the overall operation of the Compass (Memory Care) neighborhood in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Acting as the Memory Care community champion in programming and activities.
• Training and educating of staff in the New Directions™ program.
• Designing, scheduling, and facilitating the New Directions™ program incorporating a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Partnering with the Recreation and Events Coordinator to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening. Ensuring Personal Care staff are actively involved and engaged in activities.
• Prior to move-in, reviewing the resident’s preferences and needs. Educating Personal Care staff of the same.
• Partnering with Nursing to ensure that the residents’ clinical needs are addressed.
• Attending Care Conferences for residents within the Compass (Memory Care) neighborhood as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitating the development of the Resident Support Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration, and resident engagement in programming.
• Assisting with the assessment process to determine level of care.
• Partnering with dining services to ensure meeting individualized resident needs and preferences; participates in the dining experience.
• Understanding resident changes in condition and taking appropriate action.
• Reviewing the 24-hour Report/Daily Log. Following up on pertinent information and resident physical/behavioral changes.
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer’s advisory organization.
• Ensuring monthly family support group meetings are planned and facilitated.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by management.
The right candidate should have…
A successful addition to the team will be an individual who sets expectations and monitors delegated activities, volunteers readily and seeks increased responsibility, displays original thinking and creativity, prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently, a confident leader who inspires and motivates team members, is ready to respond promptly to resident needs, and most importantly a professional who treats others with respect and approaches them in a tactful manner.
While we support continued learning and enrichment, and celebrate a culture that encourages learning new skills, there are base level requirements for this position that include but are not limited to:
• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in the humanities (i.e., gerontology, human services, social work, or psychology.) Or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) preferred.
The Perks of Working with Us
• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday!
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program
• … And so much more! We’d love to chat with you about all the perks that specifically relate to what YOU are looking for in an employer.
Top Reasons to Work with Us
• Brand new community – A beautiful place to work every day
• Family-owned and operated management company
• Team approach to work
• Smaller by design – Vantage Point is not a big national chain and that means more corporate involvement and support of the team
• Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us
Who Is Vantage Point Retirement Living?
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands-on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family-run organization backed by big-business experience, but regionally focused. Our family-oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too. We do senior living…better. And it all starts with our team.
Our Mission is to create best-in-class communities for seniors built on a foundation of trust, compassion, and responsibility to better the lives of those who live in them. To fulfill our mission, we rely on our corporate and community teams to deliver those core values of trust, teamwork, respect, and integrity. We can’t ask of our team what we aren’t willing to deliver ourselves, which is why each employee in our organization knows the Vantage Point Leadership personally. We treat our team with the greatest respect, emphasizing the importance of team culture. When our employees are happy, our residents are happy, our business thrives, and our mission is fulfilled.
Fieldstone at Chester Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our community’s philosophy is our commitment to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgement of all cultures we served.
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Posted date
19 days ago
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