Memory Care Director: Dementia Wellness Leader

Experience Senior Living; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid holidays

Up to 20 days PTO

Job summary

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Director of Memory Care to lead a compassionate dementia program and build a best-in-class team at The Reserve Falls Church. This leadership role partners with the Director of Health and Wellness to set standards, supervise staff, and design engaging resident programming.

You will drive onboarding, training, budget oversight, and continuous improvement while upholding Experience Senior Living's philosophy of care and commitment to resident dignity.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred such as gerontology, social services, behavioral health, therapeutic recreation and/or nursing
• 3 to 5 years of experience in caring for people with dementia or cognitive challenges, and in developing and facilitating activity programs, preferably as a manager with a specialized dementia program
• LPN experience a plus
• Knowledgeable about the disease process, how it affects communication and functioning, and strategies to support independence and dignity
• Experience facilitating family and caregiver support programs
• Experience performing budget analysis, review, and control
• Experience conducting trainings/presentations
• Experience supervising team members and conducting performance reviews
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and good listening skills
• Able to drive and have a valid license
• Ability to model Experience Senior Living's care philosophy and lead by example

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and vibrant environment for residents with dementia and for staff and visitors
• Lead and supervise Memory Care team; scheduling, directing, performance feedback, onboarding, and training
• Plan and organize daily Memory Care programming 24/7
• Ensure onboarding and training within specified timeframes
• Develop and supervise team responsibilities and performance reviews
• Provide orientation and ongoing training to new and current staff
• Oversee budget, census-building initiatives, and program evaluation
• Collaborate with Health and Wellness Director on medication systems and policies
• Deliver required trainings and maintain records of attendance
• Foster relationships with residents, families, referral partners and the community
• Support the company culture and promote a positive image

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Related field degree

Gerontology background

Job description

Experience Senior Living is seeking a Director of Memory Care to lead a compassionate dementia program and build a best-in-class team at The Reserve Falls Church. This leadership role partners with the Director of Health and Wellness to set standards, supervise staff, and design engaging resident programming.

You will drive onboarding, training, budget oversight, and continuous improvement while upholding Experience Senior Living's philosophy of care and commitment to resident dignity.