Memory Care Program Director

Deercreekseniorliving; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Additional benefits

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Memory Care Program Director to lead our Activities program and enrich residents' daily lives.

You will plan and oversee multi‑faceted calendars, work with Activities staff, coordinate partnerships, and ensure programs support independence, engagement, and a sense of fulfillment for residents.

Strong communication, creativity, and a passion for older adults are essential; CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• College degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services preferred or two years of equivalent experience.
• Experience in small-group socialization and creative programming for older adults preferred.
• Experience in managing staff and volunteers.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and oversees the Activities program for residents.
• Works with Activities staff to create a multi-faceted calendar for all care levels.
• Ensures activities promote independence and a sense of fulfillment.
• Provides a balanced daily and monthly calendar of programs and events.
• Routinely seeks resident feedback for future programs.
• Establishes community partnerships to offer varied activity options.
• Provides opportunities for residents to engage in community volunteer projects.
• Ensures activity supplies are ordered and available.
• Transports residents to activities and events.

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Memory Care Program Director to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community.

We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second (Employee First!), Ownership.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and oversees the Activities program for our residents.
• Works in conjunction with the Activities staff to create a multi‑faceted daily/monthly calendar appropriate for all care levels and includes events that encourage resident individuality, participation, and leadership.
• Ensures activities promote a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment for residents.
• Provides a well‑balanced daily and monthly calendar of programs and events of interest to residents.
• Routinely seeks and incorporates resident feedback on activity likes/dislikes and suggestions for future programs.
• Establishes and maintains community partnerships to offer a wide variety of choices for residents and collaborates with other organizations/businesses to promote joint programming.
• Provides opportunities for residents to engage in volunteer projects in the surrounding community.
• Ensures activity supplies are ordered and available for use.
• Transports residents to various activities and events in the community.

Critical Success Factors

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative.
• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and be an effective, empathetic listener.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prefer a college degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services and/or two (2) years of equivalent work experience in the field.
• Prior experience in small‑group socialization and creative programming for older adults preferred.
• Prior experience in managing staff and volunteers.
• Current CPR/first aid certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no major violations.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.