Director of Memory Support

Entertimeonline; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Meal on shift

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Training & CEUs

Home-like workplace culture

Assistance programs

Job summary

SageGrove seeks a Memory Support Director to lead our memory care programs at the Blue Springs community. You will provide clinical oversight, guide staff, and coordinate assessments and care planning for residents with dementia, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality care.

Join a team dedicated to compassionate resident support, ongoing training, and collaboration with families and external partners to enhance resident well-being and community operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dementia/cognitive impairment care experience.
• 1+ years of management experience (hiring, coaching, supervision).
• Missouri certification: L1MA, CMT, or CNA (preferred).
• Associate's degree in nursing, social work or health-related field (preferred).
• Montessori Certification or willingness to obtain.
• CPR/BLS certification current.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to assist residents with mobility (up to 50lbs).
• Strong verbal and written communication; HIPAA proficiency.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical oversight for memory care program.
• Conduct comprehensive resident assessments before move-in and ongoing.
• Lead caregiver team with hiring, training, coaching and performance reviews.
• Ensure high-quality care and regulatory compliance through audits and observations.
• Maintain relationships with residents, families, associates, and external partners.
• Implement and oversee operational processes, including budgeting and staffing.

Skills

Dementia care

Management

Communication

CPR/BLS

HIPAA compliance

Technical literacy (Word/Excel)

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or related health field

Tools

Yardi

CareStream

Montessori training/Certification

Job description

• Employee Type Full-time - Hourly

Description

Make Lives Better, Build Your Future: Join SageGrove at Blue Springs as our Memory Support Director!

At SageGrove, you’re more than your title — you’re a vital part of a team that truly values every contribution. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow in your career, we offer a workplace where you’re supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive as you improve the lives of others in our senior living communities.

What You’ll Do:

As our Memory Support Director, you will provide expert leadership and clinical oversight for our memory care program, directly impacting the lives of our residents and the success of our team by:

• Implementing and managing the Portraits Program with Montessori methods and individualized components, ensuring the physical, mental, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of each memory support resident are met.
• Conducting comprehensive resident assessments/evaluations before move-in and on an ongoing basis, updating resident service agreements as appropriate.
• Leading, directing, and overseeing the caregiver team, ensuring high performance through effective selection, training, coaching, and performance evaluation, including ongoing dementia education.
• Ensuring high-quality care delivery and compliance by conducting care observations, auditing documentation (including Yardi/Care Stream tasks and call light response), and implementing actions to address deficiencies.
• Establishing and fostering positive relationships with residents, families, associates, and external partners like home health, hospice, and regulatory agencies.
• Implementing operational processes, procedures, and best practices that ensure consistent application throughout the community, and overseeing departmental functions including budget, staffing, and record-keeping.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience and knowledge of health-related practices related to the care of persons living with dementia or cognitive impairment.
• 1+ years of management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management, daily operations supervision, discipline, and counseling (preferred).
• An active state-required Missouri certification: L1MA (Level 1 Medication Aide), CMT (Certified Medication Technician), and/or CNA (preferred).
• An associate's degree in nursing, social work, or another health-related field (preferred).
• A Montessori Certification, or the willingness to obtain it.
• A current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• The ability to assist residents with limited mobility, lift/push/pull up to 50lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse groups, navigate challenging situations, and make sound decisions.
• Strong technical skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to maintain confidential and privileged information (including HIPAA, residents, and associates).

Why Choose SageGrove?

At SageGrove, with 24 locations across 6 states, you’ll find a place to grow your career and make a meaningful impact every day. We live by our core values — Trust, Respect, Compassion, Fun, and Always Learning — and we’re here to support you like a true team.

What’s In It for You?

• Paid Time Off – 3 weeks of Paid Vacation in your 1st year + 32 hours sick time.
• Free Meal Every Shift – enjoy a warm meal on us.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision – with low co-pays.
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% Match
• Tuition Assistance – up to $8,000/year for you, $2,500 for family members.
• Ongoing Training & Support – covering reimbursement for Med Aide/Tech certifications and CEUs.
• A Workplace That Feels Like Home – positive, team-first culture.
• Employee Assistance Fund, Discounts and more!
• Community Address 1701 NW Jefferson Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015