Memory Care Director Lead Dementia Engagement

Claiborne Senior Living; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double time pay on major holidays

Free employee meals

Referral bonus up to $1,000

Full-time benefits include medical,?d?

EAP

Job summary

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Dementia Care Director to lead programming and engagement within our Memory Care neighborhood. You will design and oversee therapeutic programming while partnering with clinical and community leadership to support whole-person care.

If you take ownership of resident engagement, act with integrity, and support individualized care, we would love to connect and discuss how you can contribute to our team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in senior living or healthcare with memory care focus.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Working knowledge of dementia care regulations and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient and adaptable demeanor.
• Comfort with scheduling systems and documentation tools.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, dementia-specific programming calendar.
• Design therapeutic and engagement-based activities tailored to cognitive abilities.
• Partner with the Director of Wellness on care planning and change-of-condition communication.
• Train and mentor team members in dementia engagement techniques.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with families and guardians.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal memory care regulations.
• Monitor participation, engagement levels, and overall program effectiveness.
• Stay current on research and best practices in dementia care.
• Support coordination of appointments and specialized needs within memory care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy/Compassion

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, or related field

Job description

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Dementia Care Director to lead programming and engagement within our Memory Care neighborhood. You will design and oversee therapeutic programming while partnering with clinical and community leadership to support whole-person care.

If you take ownership of resident engagement, act with integrity, and support individualized care, we would love to connect and discuss how you can contribute to our team.