Memory Care Director: Lead Dementia Programs & Training

Belmont Village Sunnyvale; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Sick pay / earned sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Sunnyvale seeks an experienced Memory Care Director to lead dementia care programs and staff across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will drive regulatory compliance, staff development, and high-quality resident programming in a large-scale senior living setting.

You will conduct cognitive assessments, develop service plans, and collaborate with regional teams to maintain Belmont Village’s award-winning standard of care and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on dementia/Alzheimer’s activity program facilitation.
• Minimum 2 years management experience in a comparable healthcare setting.
• Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules in a 24-hour operation including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance of dementia care and programs including staff training.
• Manage dementia caregivers and activity leaders.
• Lead advanced dementia training for staff and serve as the community dementia expert.
• Conduct cognitive assessments and translate results into service plans.
• Collaborate with management, regional and corporate support teams.
• Educate and support resident family members as needed.
• Interviewing, hiring, evaluating performance, coaching and delegating tasks.

Skills

Dementia care leadership

Staff training

Cognitive assessments

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or related field

Tools

Technology proficiency

Job description

Belmont Village Sunnyvale seeks an experienced Memory Care Director to lead dementia care programs and staff across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will drive regulatory compliance, staff development, and high-quality resident programming in a large-scale senior living setting.

You will conduct cognitive assessments, develop service plans, and collaborate with regional teams to maintain Belmont Village’s award-winning standard of care and hospitality.