Memory Care Director: Compassionate Leadership

Primrose Retirement Communities; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Newburgh, Indiana, invites applications for a Director of Memory Care to lead the Memory Care Neighborhood and oversee day-to-day operations under the Executive Director. This role focuses on operations, life enrichment, and community support to ensure outstanding resident care.

The position emphasizes staff development, care plan implementation, and collaboration with families and healthcare partners to deliver compassionate, person-centered services aligned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• College degree in Nursing, Social Services, Health Care Administration, Psychology, Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Human Services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of memory impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents, families, and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient or ability to quickly learn various software, including EHR and HRIS.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of Memory Care residents by direct care staff, ensuring delivery of compassionate, quality, person-centered approaches.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families through proactive communication, meetings and group facilitation, and effective care plan implementation.
• Monitors and manages expenses to ensure alignment with budgetary expectations. Identifies potential cost-saving opportunities and makes recommendations for budget optimization.
• Markets the community by assisting with tours, and collaborating on special events, health fairs, or engagements with local civic groups.
• Provides teaching/training on dementia-related topics through staff training, meetings, and huddles.
• Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups to develop, support, and coordinate related leadership functions and to promote and further the interests of the memory care neighborhood and residents.
• Provides effective leadership through upholding all company policies, as well as the Primrose Mission and Core Values.

Skills

Memory impairment knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Staff training

Microsoft Office

EHR/HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Services, Health Care Administration, Psychology, Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Human Services

Tools

EHR systems

HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities in Newburgh, Indiana, invites applications for a Director of Memory Care to lead the Memory Care Neighborhood and oversee day-to-day operations under the Executive Director. This role focuses on operations, life enrichment, and community support to ensure outstanding resident care.

The position emphasizes staff development, care plan implementation, and collaboration with families and healthcare partners to deliver compassionate, person-centered services aligned