Memory Care Program Manager

### Description

Schedule

: Exempt (salary), min 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5pm | Occasional work hours outside regular business hours as needed

Department

Porter Hills Village | Grand Rapids, MI

What You’ll Do

The Memory Care Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach™ model, designed to enhance the quality of life for residents with memory impairments. The Program Manager will lead a team of caregivers, provide ongoing team member training, and work closely with families to ensure a collaborative approach to care.### Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and support Positive Approach™ Model to next level of designation.
• Develop and oversee individualized care plans and therapeutic programs tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.
• Develop and oversee daily activity schedules.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local Alzheimer’s and dementia organizations.
• Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team on resident care plans, including participating in family communications and care conferences.
• Conduct regular assessments of residents to monitor cognitive and functional status, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Implement a formal training program utilizing the Positive Approach™ model for all team members, residents and families.
• Provide ongoing education and training on dementia care.
• Provide education and marketing for Positive Approach™ Model.
• Provide monthly Alzheimer education for the community.
• Serve as a point of contact for families who are dealing with dementia and other cognitive impairments by providing guidance and education.
• Conduct regular audits of care plans, medication management, and safety protocols to maintain high standards of care.

*The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this po...