Memory Care Program Director: Lead Dementia Services

Genesis Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

Short-term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare seeks a Memory Care Director to lead the Albuquerque Heights dementia program, ensuring comprehensive care that supports patients’ physical, social, and emotional well-being. You will design engaging activities and supervise staff across the unit.

You will manage the program budget, collaborate with families, and drive quality improvements to enhance resident outcomes and satisfaction in a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, nursing, therapeutic recreation, psychology, gerontology or related field.
• Three years of direct dementia experience with patients and families required.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a health care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a dementia program addressing physical, social, cultural, spiritual and intellectual needs.
• Assess patients and design programming to maximize abilities and self-esteem with ongoing quality improvements.
• Engage outside resources to enhance activity programs (entertainment, intergenerational programs, etc.).
• Supervise all staff assigned to the Dementia Program unit, directly and indirectly.
• Oversee budget and financial performance for the Dementia Program unit.
• Educate families through support groups and family councils.

Skills

Dementia care

Leadership

Marketing

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Job description

Genesis HealthCare seeks a Memory Care Director to lead the Albuquerque Heights dementia program, ensuring comprehensive care that supports patients’ physical, social, and emotional well-being. You will design engaging activities and supervise staff across the unit.

You will manage the program budget, collaborate with families, and drive quality improvements to enhance resident outcomes and satisfaction in a collaborative care environment.