Memory Care Director: Lead Dementia Care & Team

Ivy Living; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Vacation and holidays

Complimentary meals

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Recognition programs

Job summary

Oakmont Management Group is seeking a Memory Care Director for a California community to lead a comprehensive dementia care program within the Traditions neighborhood. You will oversee care delivery, activities, and culinary services to meet residents’ plans and family expectations.

Join a team that values authentic care, teamwork, and resilience; you will collaborate with health services, culinary, and activities to tailor personalized care plans and promote resident independence.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Prefer two (2) years of experience working with persons with dementia; prefer one (1) year of experience supervising and managing employees.
• Preferred BA/S in Gerontology, psychology, sociology, or related field or at least 3 years working in social services, residential care, psychiatric facility, or related setting.
• A Residential Care Facility for the Elderly administrators’ license may be required.
• Hold or able to obtain one or more certifications related to Dementia care; such as CDP, CAC, CAE, CDCM, Montessori Dementia Care Professional and/or other equivalents.
• Able to obtain and maintain valid first aid and CPR certification.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler’s certification.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including TB Tests.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment for all team members, residents, and guests; follows established safety standards.
• Understands and ensures compliance with all state regulations concerning the memory care department (Title 22).
• Maintains recruiting of all memory care positions; conducts interviews, hires, onboards, trains, motivates, and retains team members.
• Coordinates departmental schedule to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards and resident needs.
• Communicates effectively and with tact with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Supports resident participation in activities; ensures an engaging daily activities program.
• Supports resident participation in dining and collaborates with Culinary team on nutrition quality.
• Provides input to Health Services Director regarding memory care assessments.
• Coordinates incidental medical/dental/vision/hearing/podiatry care for residents; arranges escorts as needed.
• Partners with community healthcare professionals on care needs.

Skills

Dementia care

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

First aid/CPR

Food handler certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Gerontology/related field

3+ years in social services or residential care

Job description

Oakmont Management Group is seeking a Memory Care Director for a California community to lead a comprehensive dementia care program within the Traditions neighborhood. You will oversee care delivery, activities, and culinary services to meet residents’ plans and family expectations.

Join a team that values authentic care, teamwork, and resilience; you will collaborate with health services, culinary, and activities to tailor personalized care plans and promote resident independence.