Memory Care Program Director - Five Star Senior Living

The Opportunity

The Memory Care Program Director is on the Care Services Team and is responsible for leading and managing the Life Enrichment program for our memory care residents.  This role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents with dementia and other memory impairments through structured programming.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Director of Health and Wellness to influence the personalized care plans for resident to enhance person centered approaches.
• Implement daily programs and activities based on the residents’ needs and interests.
• Oversee environmental safety checks and modify surroundings to prevent hazards.
• Assist with the facilitation of resident move-ins on the memory care unit.
• Procure, maintain, and ensure proper storage of resident programming supplies for group and individual programs.
• Partner with Director of Health and Wellness to ensure appropriate documentation of resident behavioral changes or other changes in condition.
• Assist with coordination of volunteer programs with Life Enrichment leader.
• Provide ongoing training in dementia care.
• Ensure all departmental records and safety data sheets are current and compliant.
• Recognize/nominate high performing team members for recognition programs and milestone awards.
• Collaborate with the sales team as a subject matter expert in memory care during tours and event days.
• Coordinate with the Life Enrichment Leader to manage the budget for memory care activities and resources.
• Provide dementia/memory care training for new hires during onboarding.
• Coordinate with the Director of Health & Wellness on interviewing and hiring team members, as needed.
• Participate in new hire orientation (present department-specific information for all new hires).
• Responsibilities include leadership, customer service, safety, resident care and communication.

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field (Ex: Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology) preferred.
• Must have experience with program development and execution for residents with Alzheimer and other memory-impaired residents.
• Must have minimum of one years’ current experience working with individuals with Alzheimer’s or other related disease, residing in a secure standard environment.
• Must have completed training in Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders as required by state/federal regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.