Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents as our Memory Care Director at Abottswood at Irving Park. In this leadership role, you’ll guide a compassionate care team, oversee daily operations and resident wellness, and build trusted relationships with families and healthcare providers. We’re looking for an experienced senior care leader who brings creativity, clinical knowledge, and a passion for creating a safe, engaging community where every resident feels valued and supported.
What will I do every day?
Monitor residents and evaluate residents regularly and assess levels of care
Effectively supervise departmental operations on a day-to-day basis under the guidance of the Executive Director
Plan and prepare assignment sheets for resident assistants
Responsible for overall administration and management of the Alzheimer’s residential area
Actively support and facilitate wellness programs that meet the needs of each resident
Respond in a tactful and timely manner to all concerns placed by residents, family members
Supervise medication programs
Interface with physicians and other care providers
Monitor all physician orders and ensure they have been followed
Maintain contact with outside health care services pertaining to the resident’s needs
Observe, report and document residents’ services and requirements at each shift
Oversee medication control and coordinate with physicians for optimum health care
Handle emergency situations responsibly and calmly until aid arrives
Conduct and/or assist with regular staff meetings and daily stand-ups
Review payroll documentation to minimize missed punches and monitor overtime
What will I need to be successful in this role?
A passion for excellence
Be a great team player
Be a progressive and creative thinker
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or have a bachelor’s degree in health services/social sciences or related field
Three to five years’ experience working in senior care management, with a preference for experience working with persons living with dementia
Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?
Must have or be able to obtain the appropriate state license required by law
CPR Certified
What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)
Competitive pay
A free meal per shift
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
Matching 401k (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
What do we do?
We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 30 years.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check
*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer