Regional Memory Care Specialist

Jobtailor; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakmont Senior Living in California seeks an experienced Traditions Director to lead Memory Care programs across our communities. You will oversee resident care, activity programming, and staffing while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and Oakmont standards.

This role involves travel across the portfolio, recruiting and onboarding new Directors, auditing Traditions programs, and collaborating to develop policies and standards for programming.

Qualifications

• Experience leading memory care programs and staff in a senior living setting.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, scheduling, and HR processes.
• Ability to speak at public events and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Travel up to 100% within the portfolio to support communities.
• Collaborate with Traditions Directors and Executive Directors on standards and procedures for Memory Care.
• Support Memory Care and Health Services programs including regulatory compliance.
• Oversee resident care, activity programming, and staffing for Memory Care.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding of new Directors.
• Conduct Traditions Program Audits and follow-up per guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to Oakmont Traditions policies across communities.
• Participate in policy and procedure development as part of a team.
• Assist with new community openings and development of standards.
• Contribute to Oakmont Programming standards and related projects.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Public Speaking

Time Management

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in gerontology, psychology, social work, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Online Applications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support our communities across the portfolio and requires frequent travel.
• Candidates must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time within our portfolio.
• Work closely with the Communities' Traditions Directors and Executive Directors in maintaining standards, policies, and procedures related to Memory Care.
• Responsible for supporting the Memory Care and Health Services programs including regulatory compliance and adherence to Oakmont standards.
• Responsible for all resident care, activity programming, and staffing of Memory Care services throughout the community.
• Assist in recruiting and on‑boarding of new Directors.
• Conduct assigned Traditions Program Audits and follow‑up in a timely manner, following all guidelines and standards.
• Ensure that all Oakmont Traditions policies and procedures are being adhered to in all assigned communities.
• Participate in policy and procedure development as part of a collaborative team.
• Assist in new development/openings of communities as assigned.
• Participate in the development of Oakmont Programming standards and policies as well as any additional projects related to the development of systems for Traditions.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Min. 2 years as a Traditions Director or equivalent in a similar field.
• Prior experience must include at least 2 years working with persons with dementia and 1 year in a management/leadership role.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• BA/S in gerontology, psychology, social work, or related field, or 4 years experience working in a social services, residential care, psychiatric facility, or related setting.
• Ability to speak at public events.
• Must meet the CA DDS minimum qualifications of a dementia trainer.
• Must have or be willing to obtain RCFE Administrator Certification.
• Pass a DOJ Criminal Background Check.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.
• Must exhibit outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• Able to adapt and respond to change, criticism, and stressful situations in a positive manner.
• Be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Be able to make decisions, prioritize tasks and projects, and maintain excellent time management skills.
• Must exhibit clear knowledge and understanding of budgeting, programming cost, labor, scheduling, and HR/hiring.
• Experience training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Strong ability to organize and execute events.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all persons involved in each assignment.
• Exhibit clear understanding and use of all current Oakmont Programs Standards, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain an energetic, flexible, and positive demeanor and be capable of managing diverse personalities.
• Utilize necessary computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other online applications.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Memory Care program management, regulatory compliance, and staff leadership, with a strong focus on developing and implementing policies and procedures. Exhibits exceptional communication and organizational skills to effectively support community needs and enhance resident care.

Highest-Signal Resume Keywords

• Memory Care Program Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Leadership Experience
• Dementia Training Certification
• Event Organization

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Memory Care Services
• Policy Development
• Budgeting
• Staffing
• Activity Programming
• HR Management
• Training and Coaching
• Auditing
• Time Management
• Public Speaking

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Motivation
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• RCFE Administrator Certification
• CA DDS Dementia Trainer Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Gerontology
• Social Work
• Residential Care
• Dementia
• Psychiatric Facility

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Online Applications