Memory Care Program Lead

Inlet Coastal Resorts; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Inlet Coastal Resort is seeking an experienced Memory Care Coordinator to help lead our memory care program. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on residents, guiding care staff, communicating with families, and ensuring dementia care is person-centered.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in memory care or related senior care, supervisory experience, and a dementia-care certification. Strong observation, documentation, and teamwork are essential to maintain safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in memory care, assisted living, long-term care, or related senior-care setting
• Supervisory or care-coordination experience preferred
• Dementia-care certification strongly preferred
• Thorough understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia
• Experience with person-centered care, behavior support, and dementia-specific communication techniques
• Strong leadership, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, providers, and team members
• Dependable transportation and a record of punctual, consistent attendance
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of the memory care program
• Help develop, review, and update individualized resident care plans
• Monitor residents for changes in condition, behavior, abilities, or care needs
• Communicate resident updates and concerns to families, providers, nurses, and leadership
• Support residents experiencing confusion, anxiety, agitation, or other dementia-related behaviors
• Model appropriate redirection, communication, and person-centered care techniques
• Provide hands-on support to residents and care staff as needed
• Supervise, coach, and support caregivers, CNAs, and medication technicians
• Assist with staff orientation, dementia-care education, and ongoing training
• Monitor staff performance, documentation, attendance, and adherence to care plans
• Coordinate with nursing, activities, dining, and other departments to support residents’ overall well-being
• Participate in resident assessments, admissions, care conferences, and family meetings
• Help develop meaningful routines, activities, and engagement opportunities for residents
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, community policies, and confidentiality requirements
• Respond appropriately to incidents, complaints, and resident or family concerns
• Promote a safe, respectful, organized, and welcoming memory care environment

Skills

Memory care leadership

Supervisory experience

Dementia care

Team communication

Observation skills

Education

Dementia care certification

Job description

Inlet Coastal Resort is seeking an experienced Memory Care Coordinator to help lead our memory care program. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on residents, guiding care staff, communicating with families, and ensuring dementia care is person-centered.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in memory care or related senior care, supervisory experience, and a dementia-care certification. Strong observation, documentation, and teamwork are essential to maintain safe, compassionate care.