Memory Care Director

The Variel; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Opportunity

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development & Continuing 

Education

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Executive Leadership Team

Job summary

The Variel at Woodland Hills is actively seeking a Memory Care Director to lead the Memory Care neighborhood within a luxury senior living community. You will guide programming, family communication, staffing, and daily operations to deliver person-centered care with compassion and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring dementia-care expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for enriching residents' lives. This is a hands-on role in a premier Southern California setting.

Qualifications

• CDP certification or ability to obtain certification within the designated timeframe.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
• At least one year of leadership experience overseeing Memory Care or dementia programming.
• Experience developing and facilitating therapeutic or engagement programs.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, team members, and community partners.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and participation in an on-call rotation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Memory Care Program: Oversee daily operations, ensure individualized care, develop dementia-focused programming, complete life-history assessments, develop service plans, and address changing resident needs.
• Build & Develop Your Team: Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop Memory Care staff; provide feedback; manage staffing and scheduling; model dementia care best practices.
• Partner with Residents & Families: Build relationships, educate families, respond with compassion, and maintain open communication with families and care partners.
• Drive Quality & Operational Excellence: Support quality resident care with the Director of Nursing, monitor program quality, assist budgeting and department operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support census growth.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field

RN or LVN background

Job description

Description

Memory Care Director

The Variel at Woodland Hills | Luxury Senior Living Community

Salary: Competitive Based on Experience + Bonus Opportunity + Comprehensive Benefits

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Your Team. Enrich Lives.

The Variel at Woodland Hills is seeking an experienced and compassionate Memory Care Director to lead our Memory Care neighborhood within one of Southern California’s premier luxury senior living communities.

Opened in 2021, The Variel offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in a beautifully designed environment where personalized service, meaningful relationships, and quality care come together.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who is passionate about dementia care, team development, and creating an environment where residents feel respected, engaged, and valued. If you believe exceptional Memory Care begins with understanding each resident as an individual, we would love to meet you.

About The Variel

We believe the later chapters of life deserve to be lived with purpose, comfort, and connection. The Variel is a modern senior living community in the heart of Woodland Hills, built on a simple conviction: exceptional senior living should offer the same warmth, quality, and attention to detail found in a luxury hotel.

Our residents are more than customers, they are our neighbors, friends, and community. Every interaction, experience, and detail matters, from the care we provide to the way we welcome residents and their families each day.

At The Variel, we value genuine hospitality, teamwork, compassion, and accountability. We treat each other the way we wish to be treated in return, and we are committed to creating an environment where our residents and our team members can thrive.

About the location

Set at 6233 Variel Avenue in the Warner Center district of Woodland Hills, The Variel offers a vibrant setting surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment, and the best of the West San Fernando Valley. With Westfield Topanga, local farmers markets, parks, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, our community provides residents with a comfortable and connected lifestyle. Designed with modern living in mind, The Variel combines thoughtful amenities, inviting spaces, and exceptional service to create an environment that feels welcoming, sophisticated, and distinctly like home.

Position Summary

The Memory Care Director provides leadership for the overall operation, quality, and resident experience of the Memory Care neighborhood. This position oversees team development, resident engagement, programming, family communication, staffing, and day-to-day operations while ensuring services are delivered in a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment.

The Director works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Nursing to support quality resident care, develop effective dementia-care practices, educate and mentor team members, address resident and family needs, and identify opportunities to continually improve the Memory Care program.

The ideal candidate is a visible, engaged leader who builds trust, inspires teams, and brings creativity, compassion, and accountability to dementia care.

What You'll Do

Lead the Memory Care Program

• Oversee the daily operations of the Memory Care neighborhood.
• Ensure care and services are individualized to each resident’s needs and preferences.
• Develop and enhance meaningful dementia-focused programming and engagement opportunities.
• Complete resident life-history and preference assessments.
• Develop individualized service and engagement plans.
• Support proactive approaches to dementia-related behaviors and changing resident needs.

Build & Develop Your Team

• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop Memory Care team members.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee staffing and scheduling while maintaining appropriate care and service levels.
• Model best practices in dementia care and person-centered service.
• Lead new-hire orientation and ongoing dementia education.

Partner with Residents & Families

• Develop meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Provide education and support to families throughout their loved one’s journey.
• Respond to concerns with compassion, professionalism, and timely follow-through.
• Maintain open communication and collaboration with families, physicians, and care partners.

Drive Quality & Operational Excellence

• Partner with the Director of Nursing to support quality resident care.
• Monitor program quality and implement improvements as needed.
• Assist with budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and department operations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and safety standards.
• Support census growth by delivering an outstanding resident and family experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification or ability to obtain certification within the designated timeframe.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
• At least one year of leadership experience overseeing Memory Care or dementia programming.
• Experience developing and facilitating therapeutic or engagement programs.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, team members, and community partners.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and participation in an on-call rotation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Education, Social Services, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• RN or LVN background.
• Experience in luxury senior living or healthcare.
• Knowledge of California RCFE regulations and dementia-care best practices

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and assist with heavier transfers when appropriate.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and assist residents safely.
• Ability to respond appropriately and quickly during emergencies.
• Ability to work in an environment that may include exposure to cleaning chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, and other healthcare-related conditions while following appropriate infection-control procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Executive Leadership Team