Memory Care Director: Dementia Care Leader

Alta Vista Senior Living; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Vista Senior Living in Vista, California is seeking a Memory Care Director to lead the care team on a day-to-day basis, shaping programs for residents with cognitive impairment and ensuring safety and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes on-floor leadership, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with families, with a schedule 9:00–17:30 Tuesday to Saturday, and starting pay $27.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have memory care experience.
• Ability to lead the team by example and provide care on the floor as needed.
• Able to pass a background check and company-policy drug screen.
• 2–3 years of experience in dementia care.
• Skilled nursing, or assisted living.
• Strong background in supervising staff.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Expertise in state regulations, budget management, and dementia care practices.
• Must possess basic knowledge of California Code of Regulations Title 22

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, and monitors care delivery to assure safe, effective, and appropriate care
• Works with other team members to monitor day to day care levels of residents for quality assurance and to verify appropriate levels of care
• Maintains and oversees the assessment of care needs of each resident
• Evaluates performance of all MC staff
• Oversee all aspects of the Memory Care department

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Alta Vista Senior Living in Vista, California is seeking a Memory Care Director to lead the care team on a day-to-day basis, shaping programs for residents with cognitive impairment and ensuring safety and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes on-floor leadership, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with families, with a schedule 9:00–17:30 Tuesday to Saturday, and starting pay $27.50 per hour.