Memory Care Director

Cogir of Chesapeake; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living seeks a Memory Care Director to oversee memory care services across the community. You will train and supervise care staff, support care plan execution, and maintain communication with residents' families.

The role partners with the Lifestyle team to craft engaging activities for residents with dementia and others requiring specialized support. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in assisted living/memory care with supervisory dementia experience, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Degree in gerontology, nursing, or social work preferred.
• CDP certification preferred or equivalent dementia training.
• Must meet state requirements for resident ADL care and medication administration where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Train and orient Care Partners and Medication Care Partners on Cogir standards.
• Recruit, supervise, and schedule care staff per policies.
• Maintain medication program under Health and Wellness oversight.
• Assist assessments and reassessments per policy.
• Act as contact for non-clinical resident care issues in Memory Care.
• Ensure high resident satisfaction by delivering quality services.
• Keep resident records and charting current and up to date.
• Support Signature Lifestyle programs and engagement for Memory Care residents.
• Support distressed behavior with non-pharmacologic care planning and timely intervention.
• Provide emotional support and education to families dealing with dementia.

Skills

Memory care

Supervisory experience

Excel

Word

Communication

Teamwork

Care planning

ADL support

On-call rotations

Resident advocacy

Education

Gerontology

Nursing

Social Work

CDP certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Memory Care Director is responsible for the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident care services for the community's Memory Care neighborhood. Specific responsibilities include training and supervising all memory care staff, supporting the care plan execution, and maintaining communication with residents' families. The Memory Care director will support the Lifestyle team with ongoing programming of activities designed to meet each resident's interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being under the comprehensive assessment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide training and orientation to all Care Partners and Medication Care Partners, coaching them on the culture and standards of Cogir Revere Memory Care.
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, and scheduling care staff according to the company's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain medication program under the oversight of the Health and Wellness Director.
• Assist in performing assessments and reassessments of residents according to policies.
• Act as the contact for non-clinical issues related to resident care in Memory Care.
• Maintain a high degree of resident satisfaction through consistently delivering high-quality services.
• Ensure resident records and charting are current and up to date.
• In collaboration with the Lifestyles team, support the Cogir Signature Lifestyle programming and engagement of residents in Revere Memory Care.
• Support resident distressed behavior through validation, care plan non-pharmacologic prevention, and timely intervention.
• Provide emotional support and education to families experiencing dementia.
• Understand the community's care regulations along with state-specific regulations.
• Assist with residents' daily living activities as needed.
• Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses, following company, Federal, State, and local requirements.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certifications:

• A degree in gerontology, nursing, social work, or a related field is preferred.
• CDP certification is preferred or equivalent to experience and formal dementia training.
• Must meet the qualifications to support resident ADL care and medication administration per state requirements (where applicable).

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in an assisted living and memory care setting is required.
• At least 2 years of dementia experience in a supervisory role is required.
• Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel and Word, and comfortable learning new programs.
• A high degree of accuracy in all assignments; ability to manage time effectively and take initiative, employing professional ethics and good judgment.
• Excellent communication skills, strong teamwork, and the ability to motivate.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and participate in the on-call rotation.
• Meet all mandatory health requirements according to state regulations.
• Compassion, patience, and a special interest in working with the senior population living with dementia.