Memory Care Director: Lead Dementia Care & Team Growth

American Senior Communities, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation programs

Health & Wellness benefits

Life in Balance benefits

Career growth & education support

Team culture & awards

Job summary

American Senior Communities seeks a Memory Care Director to lead the Memory Care Center, ensuring programs, philosophies, and standards are implemented with a person-centered approach. The role requires strong dementia care knowledge, staff training, and collaborative work with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional resident care.

Ideal candidates have a social work/human services background, a passion for geriatric advocacy, and a record of compassionate leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services required.
• Strong passion for geriatric advocacy and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Previous social services experience preferred.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.
• Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Responsibilities

• Memory Care Director manages and implements the programs, philosophies and standards for the Memory Care Center.
• Train, observe and redirect staff through initial education and one-on-one education of the Alzheimer disease process.
• Interpersonal communication with residents and families; work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborates with departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulators.
• Creates a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Social work principles

Dementia care

Person-Centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work / human services

Job description

American Senior Communities seeks a Memory Care Director to lead the Memory Care Center, ensuring programs, philosophies, and standards are implemented with a person-centered approach. The role requires strong dementia care knowledge, staff training, and collaborative work with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional resident care.

Ideal candidates have a social work/human services background, a passion for geriatric advocacy, and a record of compassionate leadership.