Memory Care Director: Lead & Elevate Dementia Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health benefits

Prescription benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Sick pay

401(k) with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Director to serve as the dementia expert in our community. You will oversee programs for memory care levels, manage teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead staff training and family education.

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in dementia care management in large settings. Collaborative leadership with regional and corporate support is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or related field.
• Three years hands‑on dementia/activity program facilitation experience.
• Minimum 2 years management experience in a comparable healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated successful use of technology in the workplace.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules in 24‑hour operation including weekends.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Overall compliance of dementia care and programs including staff training.
• Management of all dementia caregivers and dementia activity leaders.
• Conducts advanced Alzheimer’s / dementia training for all staff and is the community dementia expert.
• Conducts cognitive assessments on prospective and current residents translating outcomes to service plans.
• Works collaboratively with community management, regional and corporate teams.
• Educates and supports resident family members as needed.
• Interviewing and hiring, evaluating performance, coaching and training, and delegating assignments.

Skills

Dementia leadership

Staff training

Cognitive assessments

Resident family comms

Hiring & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Social Work / Therapeutic Recreation / Gerontology

Tools

Technology in workplace

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Director to serve as the dementia expert in our community. You will oversee programs for memory care levels, manage teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead staff training and family education.

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in dementia care management in large settings. Collaborative leadership with regional and corporate support is essential.