Memory Care Program Director – Assisted Living Facility

The Jewish Healthcare Center Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Health insurance from Day 1

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Holidays

Birthday leave

Company discounts

Job summary

Eisenberg Assisted Living on the Jewish Healthcare Center campus in Worcester, MA, seeks a compassionate Memory Care Program Director to lead the Keepsake Memory Care Floor, crafting engaging activities and nurturing a supportive community for residents with memory impairments.

You will plan monthly calendars, supervise activity staff, collaborate with care teams, monitor budgets, and communicate with families to ensure safe, person-centered programming that meets regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Education or certification in memory care/dementia, activity coordination, recreation therapy, or related fields preferred.
• Prior supervisory capacity in a geriatric setting preferred.
• Proven experience in activity planning, preferably within senior living, memory care, or healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of dementia and other cognitive impairments.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and flexibility in developing engaging activities.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory requirements related to elder care.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and post a comprehensive monthly activity calendar tailored to residents' interests and cognitive abilities.
• Plan and coordinate a diverse range of activities throughout the day to promote social engagement, mental stimulation, and physical well-being.
• Monitor activity program costs and ensure all activities operate within the approved budget.
• Communicate regularly with residents' families by sharing activity calendars and updates.
• Manage the use of common areas for activities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with staff and healthcare professionals to assess residents' needs and adapt programs accordingly.
• Supervise activity staff and volunteers, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and feedback to continually improve program offerings.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and regulatory standards related to activity programming.

Skills

Memory care knowledge

Supervisory experience

Activity planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Creativity

Education

Memory care certification

Job description

Eisenberg Assisted Living is an 80 unit residence located on the campus of the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, MA. 19 units are special care. The campus provides a full continuum of senior healthcare services to the community including skilled nursing care, short term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, Alzheimer's care, private care, hospice and life-care management services.

We are seeking a compassionate and organized Memory Care Program Director to lead and oversee the Keepsake Memory Care Floor at our assisted living residence. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents' with memory impairments by creating engaging, personalized activities and fostering a supportive community environment. If you are passionate about elder care and have strong leadership skills, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and post a comprehensive monthly activity calendar tailored to residents' interests and cognitive abilities.
• Plan and coordinate a diverse range of activities throughout the day to promote social engagement, mental stimulation, and physical well-being.
• Monitor activity program costs and ensure all activities operate within the approved budget.
• Communicate regularly with residents' families by sharing activity calendars and updates.
• Manage the use of common areas for activities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with staff and healthcare professionals to assess residents' needs and adapt programs accordingly.
• Supervise activity staff and volunteers, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and feedback to continually improve program offerings.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and regulatory standards related to activity programming.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education or certification in memory care/dementia, activity coordination, recreation therapy, or related fields preferred.
• Prior experience in a supervisory capacity in a geriatric setting preferred.
• Proven experience in activity planning, preferably within senior living, memory care, or healthcare settings.
• Strong understanding of dementia and other cognitive impairments.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and flexibility in developing engaging activities.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory requirements related to elder care.

Join our community where compassion, innovation, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive work environment and a chance to positively impact the lives of our residents and their families.

We have some great benefits!

• Weekly Pay Checks
• Health Insurance - coverage begins Day 1
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Employer sponsored life insurance ($15,000)
• Tuition Assistance up to $9000 per year
• 6 Holidays
• Day off in birthday month
• Day off in hire anniversary month
• Corporate Discounts for cell phones, work shoes, gym membership to JCC and more!

Proudly following all EEOC guidelines as an Equal Opportunity Employer.