Location:

Charlestown is a beautiful 110-acre continuing care retirement community located just minutes from Baltimore in the charming neighborhood of Catonsville, Maryland. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.  

Are you someone that has patience, and a willingness to learn new approaches and material? You have knowledge regarding different diseases that cause dementia and are interested in working with both resident care and programming teams to create positive experiences for our residents?

Compensation: Starting at $60,000 annually, based upon years of experience.

This position requires experience working with memory impairment. A bachelor’s degree and programming experience is preferred (ex: CTRS or Activity Director Certified ) with a minimum of 3 years of experience. In lieu of a bachelor's degree one must have a minimum of five years of experience.

This position is a perfect opportunity for someone interested in nursing leadership!

Weekend work is required in this position. Candidate's schedule will be Wednesday through Sunday.

What we Offer:

• Competitive Pay and Shift Differentials
• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO
• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Onsite Pharmacy
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission
• Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and the desire to take accountability for the Memory Care neighborhood in the Memory Care Manager’s absence. 
• The candidate will be willing to put in the time both in terms of working and learning.    Personal and professional learning will be a critical part of this position.   
• The successful candidate should be a strong team player, communicator, and facilitator, as well as a skilled negotiator in team dynamics.
• Must possess skill set to effectively support the psychosocial needs of residents.
• Strong communications skills verbal and written.
• Understanding of the dementia process
• Independent thinker, self-motivated, organized, flexible and dependable

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A four year degree is preferred.  SW, Nursing, Activities, Health Care/Administration or Gerontology is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training in long term care/assisted living required. 
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings as determined by the Memory Care Manager is required.
• Certified or eligible for certification (CDP, AAC, or ADC)
• Demonstration of progressive approaches to supporting and enhancing the quality of life for seniors with cognitive impairment.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of geriatric population and the aging process; including the physical, psychological and social needs of the elderly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.