Memory Care Director: Lead Dementia Care & Team

Oakmont Management Group; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation & holidays

Complimentary meals

Life insurance

LifeMart discount

401(k) match

Recognition programs

Student loan refinancing

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, seeks a Memory Care Director for a premier Huntington Beach community. The role leads a Whole Living approach to dementia care, partnering with residents to promote independence, dignity, and engagement across activities, dining, and health services.

The director oversees Traditions memory care neighborhood operations, ensuring high-quality services per care plans and collaborating with culinary, activity, and health teams to optimize

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, CAMDP and/or 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 physical and TB Tests.
• Vaccination or screening requirements may be part of regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment for all team members, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• Understands and ensures compliance with all state (Title 22) regulations concerning the memory care department.
• 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, policies and procedures, and the needs of the residents.
• Communicates effectively and displays tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Supports resident participation in activities. Ensures an engaging and dynamic activities program is executed daily.
• Supports resident participation in dining and collaborates with the Culinary team to ensure resident nutrition needs are met and the quality of the culinary experience remains positive.
• Provides input to Health Services Director regarding Memory Care resident pre-admission assessments and reassessments.
• Assists the Health Services Director in coordinating incidental medical, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care for residents and arrange resident escorts as needed.
• Partners with community healthcare professionals, including physicians, discharge planners, nurses, and state agencies on the care needs of residents as needed.

Skills

Dementia care

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology or related field

Job description

Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, seeks a Memory Care Director for a premier Huntington Beach community. The role leads a Whole Living approach to dementia care, partnering with residents to promote independence, dignity, and engagement across activities, dining, and health services.

The director oversees Traditions memory care neighborhood operations, ensuring high-quality services per care plans and collaborating with culinary, activity, and health teams to optimize