Memory Care Lead: Compassionate, Resident-Centered Care

Inlet Coastal Resorts; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inlet Coastal Resort in Murrells Inlet, SC is seeking an experienced Memory Care Coordinator to lead our memory care program with compassion and reliability. This hands-on leadership role supports residents, guides care staff, communicates with families, and ensures consistent, person-centered dementia care.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong relationships, dependable follow-through, and a team that feels supported and accountable; you will collaborate with nursing, activities, dining, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of memory care experience in senior care settings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Dementia-care certification preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of the memory care program.
• Help develop, review, and update individualized resident care plans.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition, behavior, abilities, or care needs.
• Communicate resident updates and concerns to families, providers, nurses, and leadership.
• Support residents experiencing confusion, anxiety, agitation, or other dementia-related behaviors.
• Model appropriate redirection, communication, and person-centered care techniques.
• Provide hands-on support to residents and care staff as needed.
• Supervise, coach, and support caregivers, CNAs, and medication technicians.
• Assist with staff orientation, dementia-care education, and ongoing training.
• Monitor staff performance, documentation, attendance, and adherence to care plans.
• Coordinate with nursing, activities, dining, and other departments to support residents’ overall well-being.
• Participate in resident assessments, admissions, care conferences, and family meetings.
• Help develop meaningful routines, activities, and engagement opportunities for residents.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, community policies, and confidentiality requirements.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, complaints, and resident or family concerns.
• Promote a safe, respectful, organized, and welcoming memory care environment.

Skills

Memory care experience

Supervisory experience

Dementia-care certification

Person-centered care

Leadership / organizational skills

Job description

Inlet Coastal Resort in Murrells Inlet, SC is seeking an experienced Memory Care Coordinator to lead our memory care program with compassion and reliability. This hands-on leadership role supports residents, guides care staff, communicates with families, and ensures consistent, person-centered dementia care.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong relationships, dependable follow-through, and a team that feels supported and accountable; you will collaborate with nursing, activities, dining, and