Memory-Care Director & Care Team Leader

Foundry Commercial; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegro Living’s Cottage Care Director leads staffing, resident care, and clinical services for a dementia-focused community. You’ll supervise CNAs and MTs, coordinate assessments and care plans, manage medication programs, and ensure compliance with state regulations and Allegro Living policies.

Ideal candidates are organized, compassionate, and collaborative leaders with clinical judgment and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN licensed and in good standing.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, memory care, or resident-care settings preferred.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; valid driver's license with acceptable MVRI if driving responsibilities apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and direct Cottage care staff (MTs, CNAs, and others).
• Recruit, hire, and schedule Cottage care staff.
• Orient staff, monitor progress, and reinforce training (state-required).
• Collaborate with the Resident Care Director and Executive Director to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Complete Allegro Living and state documentation within established timeframes.
• Serve as a management team member, act as Manager on Duty, participate in staff meetings, and support marketing events.
• Develop a care team and environment that supports the Cottage Care philosophy.
• Create ongoing person-centered activities and life-skills programming.
• Monitor physician orders and ensure follow-through.
• Audit MARs, communicate changes to pharmacy, and oversee medication-administration program.
• Complete resident assessments per Allegro Living standards and train staff in procedures.
• Develop and implement individualized resident care plans based on needs and state requirements.
• Coordinate resident care services with the team and community leaders.
• Communicate with families, physicians, pharmacies, and providers regarding care and therapies.
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce resident-care risks.

Education

RN or LPN license

Job description

Allegro Living’s Cottage Care Director leads staffing, resident care, and clinical services for a dementia-focused community. You’ll supervise CNAs and MTs, coordinate assessments and care plans, manage medication programs, and ensure compliance with state regulations and Allegro Living policies.

Ideal candidates are organized, compassionate, and collaborative leaders with clinical judgment and strong communication skills.