Memory Care Director

Meridian Senior Living; Altara Heights (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Telemedicine

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is hiring a Memory Care Director to oversee the Memory Care Neighborhood, ensuring resident care and activities meet needs while adhering to regulations and Meridian policies. You will promote a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for residents and families.

The role requires 2–3 years in healthcare, experience with memory care, and strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills. The position offers growth opportunities within Meridian’s caring culture.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a healthcare setting.
• 2–3 years or more in care of seniors or cognitive decline preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Responsibilities

• Meet resident care and activity needs and manage the Memory Care Neighborhood operation.
• Ensure compliance with resident needs, government regulations, and Meridian policies.
• Support a safe, social, and purposeful environment for residents and families.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Documentation

Staff development

Empathy

Job description

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone’s life.What do we offer to these great employees?A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!Flexible Spending AccountCompany paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!Pet InsuranceTuition Reimbursement401KEmployee Assistance ProgramReferral BonusEmployee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)What else do we offer?We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer.A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.Details about the Memory Care Director position we are hiring for:The Memory Care Director is responsible to meet resident care and activity needs and manage the overall operation of the Memory Care Neighborhood in accordance with resident needs, government regulations, and Meridian policies and procedures that models validation, encourages residents’ socialization, capitalizes on residents’ abilities, and helps residents feel safe and purposeful. Assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment, which will be conducive to the best interests and welfare of the residents.Qualifications:2 – 3 years’ experience in a healthcare setting2 – 3 years or more in the care of senior adults and adults with cognitive decline is preferredBasic knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and desire to serve residents and families of the Memory Care ProgramAbility to work within an environment that supports the goals set forth in the Memory Care ProgramPrevious supervisory and/or management experience in a related healthcare settingMust have exceptional organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks to accommodate fluctuating needs of the resident and communityMust be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community, and State officials and publicMust have strong documentation skillsMust have experience in training and staff developmentMust have compassion for and desire to work with the elderlyMust demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of othersMust meet all health requirements and pass background checksMeridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer