Memory Program Director

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Sick pay

401(k) with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking a Memory Care Director to lead dementia care programs across our memory care communities. You’ll be the dementia expert, guiding staff, residents and families with compassionate, evidence-based care and engaging learning opportunities.

You'll oversee staff training, performance coaching and program development, collaborating with management, regional and corporate teams to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain Belmont Village’s award-winning memory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or related field
• Three (3) years hands-on dementia / Alzheimer’s activity program facilitation experience
• Minimum 2 years management experience in a comparable healthcare setting
• Demonstrated successful use of technology in the workplace
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules in 24 hour operation including weekends as needed
• Consistent and reliable attendance essential

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall compliance of dementia care and programs including staff training
• Management of all dementia caregivers and dementia activity leaders
• Conducts advanced Alzheimer’s / dementia training for all staff and is the community dementia expert
• Conducts cognitive assessments on residents translating outcomes to service plans related to care and programming
• Works collaboratively with community management, regional and corporate support teams
• Effectively communicates with, educates and offers support to resident family members as needed
• Conducts interviewing and hiring, evaluates employee performance, provides coaching and employee training, and delegates assignments for all direct reports

Skills

Dementia care

Staff training

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Technology in workplace

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or related field

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Belmont Village Senior Living you’ll find a unique balance of innovative, research-based programming with best-in-class care and resident-centered living. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care, we offer a vibrant and intellectually rich community where seniors can thrive as they age, actively shaped by employees, residents and neighbors.

As the Memory Care Director, you will be the dementia subject matter expert within our community serving as a resource for employees, residents and their loved ones. In this role, you will manage teams, systems, strategic planning, and implementation of programs and services for each level of Memory Care while maintaining regulatory compliance. Through your dynamic and expert leadership, you will help ensure residents are offered diverse and engaging life-long learning opportunities consistent with the award winning standard for which Belmont Village is well known. Supported by our experienced Regional and Corporate teams, you’ll help cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence in memory care, programs and hospitality. If you have Memory Care management experience in large-scale senior living and a passion for learning, leading, and inspiring others, we’d love to connect with you!

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overall compliance of dementia care and programs including staff training

• Management of all dementia caregivers and dementia activity leaders

• Conducts advanced Alzheimer’s / dementia training for all staff and is the community dementia expert

• Conducts cognitive assessments on prospective and current residents translating outcomes to service plans related to care and programming

• Works collaboratively with community management, regional and corporate support teams

• Effectively communicates with, educates and offers support to resident family members as needed

• Conducts interviewing and hiring, evaluates employee performance, provides coaching and employee training, and delegates assignments for all direct reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or related field

• Three (3) years hands‑on dementia / Alzheimer’s activity program facilitation experience

• Minimum 2 years management experience in a comparable healthcare setting

• Demonstrated successful use of technology in the workplace

• Successful demonstration of exceptional organizational, communication, and customer service skills

• Ability to work flexible schedules in 24 hour operation including weekends as needed

• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands‑on, fast‑paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full‑time management employees lucrative bonus opportunities, medical, dental, vision, mental health and prescription benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal days, earned sick pay, 401(k) savings with employer match, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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