Director of Memory Care

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in Cherry Hill Township, NJ is seeking a Director of Memory Care to oversee the day-to-day operations of Memory Care, ensuring adherence to policies and state regulations while advancing the Embrace memory care pillars. You will lead program development, staff training, and family communications to deliver exceptional resident care.

The role requires 3–5+ years in memory care, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Formal education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Experience: 3–5+ years in memory care or dementia-related roles.
• Certifications: Activities Director, CTRS, CDP or related as required.
• Language: Fluent English to communicate with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess/evaluate potential Memory Care residents for level of care and coordinate assessments.
• Monitor documentation to meet regulatory timelines and update care plans.
• Coordinate family/resident care conferences with ED and Health & Wellness.
• Lead Memory Care team interviews, orientation, and ongoing training.
• Coach staff and manage Memory Care employees in partnership with leaders.
• Promote Embrace philosophy in all interactions and oversee Memory Care operations.
• Organize monthly programming calendar and supplies; plan and evaluate resident programs.
• Lead 3–5 self-led programs daily; monitor programs for quality and resident satisfaction.
• Adhere to department budget and stay current on Alzheimer’s/dementia topics.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Staff training

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

1450 East Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08034, United States Full Time Hourly Rate: n/a

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. The Director of Memory Care is responsible for the day to day operations of Memory Care department while promoting and integrating the mission and philosophy of Senior Lifestyle Corporation. The Memory Care Director is responsible for overseeing compliance with all community policies and procedures and applicable state regulations as they apply to Memory Care. The Memory Care Director will be the process owner to implement and oversee the Memory Care points of distinction established in the areas of Embrace Wellness, Embrace Enrichment, Embrace Creativity, Embrace Connection, Embrace Challenge and Embrace Teamwork.

Job Description

• Assess/evaluate potential residents for Memory Care level of care. This may involve assessing/evaluating potential residents in their home or another healthcare setting; must be able to drive to location and perform assessment/evaluation professionally and timely if necessary.


• Monitor documentation systems to ensure that all regulatory timeframes for review of assessments and service plans are met and that resident needs are met. Write and review residents’ assessments/evaluations and care-plans with appropriate staff.


• Coordinate, along with the Executive Director and Director of Health and Wellness, family/resident care conferences and serve as a direct liaison between residents, families, and staff. Work with residents, families, and other staff to ensure that residents are at appropriate levels of care.


• Conduct interviews, orientation, and ongoing training of Memory Care Team employees in accordance with employee training policy and regulatory guidelines.


• Coach and counsel departmental employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle human resources policies.


• Manage Memory Care employees in partnership with the Health and Wellness director or designee.


• Promote the company’s Embrace philosophy in all aspects of his/her role to include interactions with resident, family, and staff and the daily oversight of Memory Care operations in partnership with the Health and Wellness Director.


• Organize the monthly programming calendar and needed supplies.


• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Memory Care resident programs.


• Lead high quality innovative programs in Memory Care to include a minimum of 3-5 self-lead programs daily.


• Implement and monitor programs and processes to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.


• Adhere to the budget guidelines for the department.


• Maintain current knowledge of Alzheimer’s/dementia topics and participates Memory Care Department Director training as assigned. Provide education, training, and hands on support to community staff.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
Area of Study: Social Work: Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
Years of Experience: 3-5+ years
Type of Experience: Working with individuals with Dementia including leading programs, handling complex behavioral issues, and educating staff on families on Alzheimer’s or Dementia related topics.
Special Certifications: Activities Director Certification, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or other related Certifications as required
Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with all others.
Technical Competencies: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
Skills and Ability:

• Demonstrate leadership capabilities and interpersonal abilities.


• Change leadership skills.


• Ability to problem solving abilities.


• Expertise in planning and organizing.

Personal Attributes: Adaptable, compassionate, balanced, flexible, focused, professional, proactive, responsible, results oriented, and detail oriented.
Other/Preferred: Demonstrated teaching and training skills.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

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