Memory Care Director - Oakland

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents. We are currently hiring.

The Memory Care Director:

• Oversees day-to-day operations and maintains high quality, innovative programming and services for those residents in Memory Care.
• Supervises all staff, develops family relations, provides education to staff and families. 
• Maintains a person-directed atmosphere of meaningful engagement and community to maximize the holistic wellness of each resident.
• Works closely with Health Care Coordinator(s) to ensure that residents' health care needs are monitored and met by their respective health care providers.

Here's what you need:

• Degree in therapeutic activity, gerontology, social worker or related field.
• Two to three years healthcare management/supervisory experience, current CPR certification and demonstrated clinical competency.
• Experience in direct provision of dementia care services in long-term care or community based setting. 
• Has working knowledge of Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8.

• Possesses current First Aid Certification. 

• Sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults, the aging process and dementia care are essential. 

• Ability to interact successfully with residents, volunteers, families, and staff.

• Must exhibit initiative, energy, and creativity in developing programming to meet resident needs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
• Flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.
• ++much more

*Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

“Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”