The Memory Care Director is responsible for ensuring that a person-centric philosophy and culture of caring is implemented and practiced within the Memory Care Program. This position provides physical and emotional support to each Memory Care resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment. The Memory Care Director will plan, direct, and evaluate the overall program and supervise, train, and coach memory care staff. This role will partner with the Executive Director by establishing nurturing relationships with the families and the community.

Qualifications and Required Experience for Memory Care Director:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One (1) year of management in dementia care is required.
• One (1) year of supervisory and management experience. Including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline, and counseling required.
• Knowledge of all applicable government regulations.
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of older adults.
• Excellent communication skills and compassion for older adults.

Primary Responsibilities for Memory Care Director:

• Designs, schedules, and facilitates Memory Care Programming to execute a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care Residents.
• Manages the monthly activity Memory Care Programming budget
• Provides ongoing in-service education and training to the Memory Care staff regarding the disease process and population served.
• Partners with the WD to ensure that the resident's clinical needs are addressed.
• Before move-in, review the resident’s preferences and needs and educate the entire memory care team.
• Facilitates the service plan and daily assignment sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration, and resident engagement in programming.
• Partners with dining services to ensure meeting individual resident needs and preferences; participates in the dining experience.
• Understands resident change in condition and takes appropriate action.
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or other Alzheimer's advisory organizations.
• Ensure that monthly family support group meetings are planned and facilitated.
• Coordinate assessments, ongoing evaluations, and family care conferences in partnership with the ED and WD.
• Collaborates with the WD as to the staffing scheduling. The MCD supports the recruitment, interviewing, and training process for frontline staff.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.