Memory Care Program Director

Claiborne Senior Living; Central (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double time pay on major holidays

Free employee meals

Employee referral bonus up to $1,000

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Job summary

Claiborne Senior Living seeks a compassionate Dementia Care Director to lead programming and engagement within our Memory Care neighborhood, creating a structured, person-centered environment. 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 in every interaction, remain focused on individualized support, and believe our culture matters, we

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, or related field.
• 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.

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

Tech savviness

Education

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

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Claiborne Senior Living seeks a compassionate Dementia Care Director to lead programming and engagement within our Memory Care neighborhood, creating a structured, person-centered environment. 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 in every interaction, remain focused on individualized support, and believe our culture matters, we