Memory Care Activities Director

Wingate Silver Lake SNFSchedule: Full-Time Monday – FridaySalary: Up to $65,000Benefits: 401K, Health, Dental, Vision insuranceYour Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 yearsof experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services. Join us, and bring your passion, expertise, and heart to a team that truly values you.Job PurposeThe Memory Care Director will oversee the daily operations of the Memory Care Unit. Including but not limited to, coordinating the program/activities, services, policies and procedures to ensure a therapeutic, engaging and safe environment for all Residents. Supervising and management of staff and CNA’s.Position RequirementsMust possess a working knowledge of the most common dementia disease processes and psychopharmacology as pertains to residents with dementia disease processes. Must have a working knowledge of failure free approaches to activities and ADLs.Certified Dementia Practitioner “CDP” preferred but will trainMinimum 2 years' experience caring for individuals with age-related brain disease.Minimum 1 year experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when required.Must possess the ability to tactfully interact with personnel, neighbors and families.Must possess an understanding of the social, psychological, physical and leisure needs of residents living in a special care unit.