Memory Care Unit Director

Aventura at the Bay; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Aventura at the Bay in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Unit Director to lead our memory care community. This leader will oversee daily operations, develop personalized care plans, mentor staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting resident-centered care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and physicians, delivering engaging therapeutic activities, and driving quality improvements in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse (RN/LPN) or equivalent healthcare leadership.
• 3–5 years of memory care experience.
• Strong knowledge of dementia care best practices and regulatory standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Memory Care Unit.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized resident care programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and support memory care staff through ongoing training and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and company regulations.
• Partner with families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to provide exceptional care.
• Plan and oversee therapeutic activities that promote resident engagement and quality of life.
• Monitor quality assurance initiatives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and departmental performance.

Skills

Nursing license

Memory care experience

Dementia care knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Job description

Now Hiring: Memory Care Unit Director

Aventura at the Bay

Join Our Team!

Aventura at the Bay is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Memory Care Unit Director to lead our specialized memory care community. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our memory care program while ensuring exceptional resident-centered care, regulatory compliance, and an engaging environment for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Paid time off

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and their families

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Memory Care Unit.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized resident care programs.

• Supervise, mentor, and support memory care staff through ongoing training and coaching.

• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and company regulations.

• Partner with families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to provide exceptional care.

• Plan and oversee therapeutic activities that promote resident engagement and quality of life.

• Monitor quality assurance initiatives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and departmental performance.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license (RN or LPN), or other healthcare leadership experience as permitted by state regulations.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in memory care.

• Strong knowledge of dementia care best practices and regulatory standards.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Passion for providing compassionate, person-centered care.

• CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).