Memory Care Director - Lead Dementia Care & Team

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay,Holid

Complimentary Meals

Company Paid Life Insurance

Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Recognition Programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Ivy Thornton, operated by Oakmont Management Group, is seeking a Memory Care Director to lead the Traditions memory care neighborhood in Colorado. This role focuses on a Whole Living approach, partnering with residents to maximize independence and well-being.

The director oversees care delivery, activities, and dining, developing personalized care plans and coordinating with culinary and health services to meet resident needs while ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance.

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 Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Alzheimer’s Caregiver (CAC), Certified Alzheimer’s Educator (CAE), Certified Dementia Care Manager (CDCM), Certified 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 physical and TB Tests.
• For the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per 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

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

First aid/CPR

Food handler certification

Education

BA/BS in Gerontology, psychology, sociology, or related field

Residential Care Facility Administrator license (may be required)

Job description

The Ivy Thornton, operated by Oakmont Management Group, is seeking a Memory Care Director to lead the Traditions memory care neighborhood in Colorado. This role focuses on a Whole Living approach, partnering with residents to maximize independence and well-being.

The director oversees care delivery, activities, and dining, developing personalized care plans and coordinating with culinary and health services to meet resident needs while ensuring high standards and regulatory compliance.