Memory Care Director

Brightview Senior Living, LLC; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Brightview Senior Living seeks a Memory Care Director/Wellspring Village Director to lead dementia care across the Wellspring Village at Brightview. You will guide care services, programming, staffing, and resident assessments, ensuring vibrant, high-quality care for residents with cognitive impairment.

You will build and supervise a dedicated team, coordinate with health services and families, and drive program development to enhance resident well-being while maintaining Brightview standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology or related field with a focus on aging and a minimum of three years’ experience working directly with people living with cognitive impairment; degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a 24 x 7 environment.
• Knowledge of biological, psychological, and social factors affecting people living with cognitive impairment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all care, services and programming within Wellspring Village.
• Attract, retain, coach, motivate and lead a high performing associates team.
• Develop and oversee a broad range of programming to engage residents.

Skills

Gerontology knowledge

Cognition impairment understanding

Leadership/team management

Communication skills

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

About Us

The Memory Care Director/Wellspring Village Director at Brightview serves as the community leader and expert in dementia/memory care for all residents and associates. This role exemplifies the vision, the mission, and the vibrancy of the organization and leads the delivery of exceptional care to our residents. Team work and collaboration are instrumental to the success of our communities, and in this role you will work with the internal leadership team, including our Health Services Director, and our external partners to oversee and guarantee that our Wellspring Village resident’s needs are not only met, but delivered with vibrancy.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead and direct all care, services and programming within Wellspring Village (Brightview’s special neighborhood for residents with dementia and other memory care needs), ensuring exceptional quality and services. This includes attracting, retaining, coaching, motivating, and leading a team of high performing associates that deliver on our mission and brand promise.

You will develop, plan and lead the executive of a broad range of programming to engage and stimulate the residents of Wellspring Village.

You will also develop, monitor, and adjust work schedules to ensure adequate staffing to meet our Brightview service standards and budget, conduct routine rounds of the community, participate in initial and ongoing resident assessments to help identify needs and changes in condition, assist in the development of the Resident Services Plan, participate in regular resident and family meetings, and help conduct new hire training and monthly in-service trainings. This is a critical role within the Brightview community leadership team, and allows for the opportunity to create a dramatic and positive impact on our residents’ ability to live an active, vibrant life!

Salary Range

USD $77,000.00 - USD $87,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation Disclosure

The salary range mentioned above reflects the potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives (if applicable), nor does it include the value of our benefit program. Offers will consider factors like experience, qualifications, location, community size (if relevant), certifications/training, etc. Brightview regularly reviews and adjusts compensation ranges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology or a related field with a focus on aging and a minimum of three years’ experience working directly with people living with cognitive impairment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree strongly preferred and may be required by state regulation.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a 24 x 7 environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence people living with cognitive impairment.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic and behavioral interventions and techniques for effectively interacting with individuals with cognitive impairment.
• Experience in the design, development, and execution of programs and activities for people with dementia.
• Demonstrated skills in providing education, guidance and support to families coping with the changes caused by dementia.
• Ability to lead, direct, and motivate others to innovate and excel.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple competing demands for time and attention.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact, in English, with a diverse group of associates, residents and family members.
• Ability to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem solving skills to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues.
• Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing and the ability to read at a level sufficient to understand care notes and written directives of medical practitioners.
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to quickly master new applications.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.

Why work at Brightview?

Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference!

• Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.
• Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.
• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.
• A Place to Flourish: Embrace diversity, foster innovation, and access the tools and resources for personal and professional growth. Join our vibrant team at Brightview Senior Living and be valued as an integral part of our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Brightview, we believe that diversity of thought, experience, perspective, and backgrounds makes us stronger. We welcome and celebrate all that makes us unique and we choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to the specific requirements of a particular role. We are, by choice and without question, an equal opportunity employer.

For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.