Memory Care Manager at Cherryvale Place at Enlivant in Rockford, Illinois

Job Description:

Enlivant is seeking a Memory Care Manager

at Cherryvale Place in Rockford, IL 

 
Who we are: 

Enlivant is about living fully, passionately, and enriching lives through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities. We have a sense of fun at every age, thriving in mind, body, and spirit. For more than 35 years, we have enriched the lives of thousands of residents in more than 200 senior living communities across the country.   

Enlivant is a certified “Great Place to Work” and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with each other. 

How others describe us:   

“Enlivant is where compassion for residents and their families trumps all else.”  

“Employees enjoy the people they work with every day, and they find leadership cares and invests in their development and the company's culture.” 

“I find Enlivant places value in becoming a company where everyone's personal diversity is valued and respected, and where everyone can reach their full potential.  There’s a warmth and employees seem to genuinely care about each other.” 

 

What we have to offer you: 

• A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging


• Competitive base salary


• Health, Dental, Vision and MANY more insurance options


• New Child Leave Benefit | Enlivant


• Unlimited Paid Time Off


• 401k Matching


• Employee Assistance Program


• Professional development and continuing education courses
   

As the Memory Care Manager, you will: 

… be responsible for ensuring the Enlivant person-centered philosophy and culture is implemented and practiced within the Memory Care program. You will plan, direct, and evaluate the overall program as well as coordinating, training, supervising and coaching Memory Care staff. You will play a pivotal role in planning and conducting programming. You will partner with the Executive Director and the Community Relations Manager by establishing nurturing relationships with the families and the community.

What you’ll do here: 

• Provide oversight of the Memory Care programming and resident engagement including programming, creating, and evaluating calendar of events 7 days per week


• Interview and onboard memory care staff in partnership with the leadership team. In some instances and depending on the size/scope of the building, the MCM will supervise other memory care staff in the community.


• Conduct programming in partnership with the Memory Care Life Enrichment Coordinator, Life Enrichment team members, and Resident Care Partners


• Conduct monthly Memory care training


• Implement, follow, and ensure Enlivant memory care program guidelines are met


• Host family meetings on a regular basis that include education, support, and social programs


• Coordinate assessments, on-going evaluations, and family care conferences in partnership with the Director of Nursing


• Partner with Chef and food service team members related to memory care modified menu and meal service


• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the program and demonstrate ability and implement changes as necessary to maximize effectiveness and impact


• Plan, organize and implement events internally and externally


• Maintain all standards relative to state licensure


• Other duties as assigned

We’d love to talk if: 

• You have a related degree or experience in the Memory Care arena


• You have experience working with people with dementia/Alzheimer's and related memory disorders


• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with related program implementation and leadership


• You are fluent with computer programs such as Outlook and MS Word.


• You are knowledgeable and able to utilize the technology components of the memory care resident programming software/system


• You care about serving seniors
  
  

Bonus points if:

• You have a four-year degree in therapeutic recreation, nursing, or other social service areas


• You actively express compassion for residents, staff, and guests


• You can engage others in fun and creative activities


• You strive for excellence in all aspects of the job

Enlivant is a certified Great Place to Work and our purpose is built on the safety and well-being of our people. We are proud to say that we have successfully vaccinated more than 90% of workers and residents against Covid-19. Together, We Did It!

We’re also proud to be the first senior living company to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating across all our communities.

 
Enlivant provides equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or other prohibited bases.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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