Memory Care Director

Charter Senior Living; Chickasaw Heights (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Flexible schedules

Free medical insurance plan

Paid training, time off, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Perfect attendance bonus up to $100/mo

Referral bonus

Career growth

Reliable hours and schedule

Respectful, engaging work environment

Job summary

Charter Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Director to lead the Flourish Memory Care Neighborhood, overseeing day-to-day operations, training, and program compliance with state regulations. You will collaborate with the management team to plan and execute therapeutic programming and occupancy development goals, while upholding compassion and the charter's mission to enhance the human spirit.

The role requires dementia care experience, leadership, and the ability to educate staff on families

Qualifications

• Area of study in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Human Development, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with Seniors, with at least one year with Dementia.
• Three to five years of experience with Dementia, including leading programs and educating staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead Memory Care Neighborhood daily operations and ensure program standards compliance.
• Train, develop, and oversee staff; collaborate with management to plan therapeutic programming and occupancy goals.
• Uphold Flourish Memory Care philosophy and charter's mission in all activities.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Change leadership

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Detail oriented

Compassionate

Adaptable

Flexible

Professional

Education

Area of study: Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Human Development, Psychology

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents. It is our goal to assure that our residents’ lives are enhanced through compassionate care and honoring their life stories and legacy. Our mission To Enhance the Human Spirit not only pertains to residents but also our employees. We are committed to helping each of our employees have more than just a job. We want each of our associates to feel like they have a career and an opportunity to grow.

Mission

• To Enhance the Human Spirit
• Core Values
• Serve with Heart
• Serve with Purpose
• Serve with Courage
• Have Fun While Serving

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• Get Paid today with ZayZoon!
• Flexible schedules
• We offer a free medical insurance plan.
• Paid Training, Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Perfect attendance bonus program up to $100 extra a month
• Referral bonus
• Career growth
• Reliable hours and stable schedule
• Working environment where your voice is heard, and your experience will be respected and appreciated.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Memory Care Director position champions Charter Senior Living’s Flourish Memory Care philosophy and lives the core values and mission of Charter Senior Living; Enhancing the Human Spirit. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and leadership of the Memory Care Neighborhood and is responsible for training, development, and ongoing compliance of the program standards for the Flourish Memory Care Programs, community policies and procedures and applicable state regulations as they apply to memory care. This position also works collaboratively with the management team to ensure the planning and implementation of all therapeutic programming, entertainment, service planning and achievement of occupancy development goals. The Memory Care Director is the process owner to implement and oversee the points of distinction established in the areas of Flourish Restore, Flourish Enrich, Flourish Connect, Flourish Create, Flourish Engage, and Flourish Contribute. This role must possess compassion, and a genuine concern for the well‑being and interest of seniors, along with experience in dementia care and life enrichment programming.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

• Area of study: Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Human Development, Psychology, or related field.
• Years of Experience: Mid-Level. Minimum of three years-experience working with Seniors with at least one year being with persons with Dementia.
• Type of Experience: Three to five years 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.
• Level of Formal Education: Associates degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate leadership capabilities and interpersonal abilities. Change leadership skills, problem solving and expertise in planning and organizing.
• Personal Attributes: Results oriented, detail oriented, proactive, focused, adaptable, compassionate, balanced, flexible, and professional.

What positions will this job manage? Memory Care resident care associates in partnership with the Health and Wellness Director, and Memory Care Coordinator or program assistants where applicable.

Why Charter Senior Living? Here are just a few of things that our associates say...

It truly feels like a family at Charter.
The residents are an extension of my family now.
You always hear about a company’s values and mission, but you hardly ever see them follow through, I love Charter because they truly mean what they say, they put the people first and truly believe in enhancing the human spirit.
I love to chat with them and laugh because at Charter our values include Have fun while serving. We are charged with enhancing the human spirit of our residents, but they are really enhancing my spirit.