Memory Care Director

Cogir USA; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Director for our Chesapeake community. You will lead resident care services in the Memory Care neighborhood, train staff, support care plan execution, and maintain family communication.

You will oversee medication programs, assess residents, collaborate with Lifestyle team for programming, and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should have 3–5 years in memory care, plus supervisory dementia experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in assisted living/memory care.
• 2+ years in a dementia-focused supervisory role.
• Proficient with Excel and Word.
• High accuracy, strong time management and ethics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; able to motivate staff.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends and on-call rotation.
• Meet mandatory health requirements for state regulations.
• Compassionate approach to residents with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and orientation to care staff in Memory Care.
• Recruit, supervise, and schedule care staff as per policy.
• Maintain the medication program under Health and Wellness oversight.
• Assist with assessments and reassessments of residents.
• Serve as the contact for non-clinical memory care issues.
• Ensure high resident satisfaction through quality services.
• Maintain accurate resident records and charting.
• Support engagement in Cogir Signature Lifestyle programming.
• Provide support for distressed behaviors with non-pharmacologic plans.
• Communicate with families about care plans and progress.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Assist with daily living activities as needed.

Skills

Memory care supervision

Staff training

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Degree in gerontology/nursing/social work

CDP certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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.