Memory Care Program Director

TerraBella Senior Living; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career growth

Wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TerraBella Senior Living in Greer, SC, is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator to lead program development within our Memory Care community. The role focuses on creating engaging activities, ensuring a safe, home-like environment, and partnering with the Memory Care Director to deliver compassionate, person-centered care that supports residents and families.

You will mentor Care Managers, provide ongoing staff education on dementia care, coordinate service plans, and collaborate with dining

Qualifications

• One year dementia care experience.
• One year in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Designs, schedules and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Partners with the Memory Care Director to ensure activities are available and staff engagement.
• Develops a comprehensive program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents.
• Provides ongoing in-service education to Memory Care staff relevant to disease processes and population served.
• Reviews resident preferences before move-in and informs Care Managers of them.
• Facilitates the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure safety and engagement in programming.
• Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
• Collaborates with dining services to meet individualized resident needs and preferences; participates in dining experience.
• Monitors resident condition changes and reports to the nurse.
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with local Alzheimer’s Association chapter or similar organization.
• Develops programming tailored to meet needs of residents with Alzheimer’s or related dementia.
• Creates a therapeutic environment focusing on first impressions and resident engagement.

Skills

Dementia care experience

Job description

TerraBella Senior Living in Greer, SC, is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator to lead program development within our Memory Care community. The role focuses on creating engaging activities, ensuring a safe, home-like environment, and partnering with the Memory Care Director to deliver compassionate, person-centered care that supports residents and families.

You will mentor Care Managers, provide ongoing staff education on dementia care, coordinate service plans, and collaborate with dining