Magnolia Trails Director (Memory Care Director)
About The Position
Heritage at The Plains, a Sonida Senior Living community in Oneonta, New York, is seeking an engaging, compassionate, and creative Magnolia Trails Director to lead its Memory Care lifestyle program. The role creates purposeful, resident-centered experiences that promote engagement, dignity, independence, and joy for people living with dementia and cognitive challenges. The director leads the Magnolia Trails Memory Care Program and philosophy, develops programming based on residents’ interests and abilities, and supports team development, family engagement, safety, and quality of life. The schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility to support resident events and community needs. The stated annual salary range is $64,900–$78,100.
Requirements
- College coursework required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Passion for serving older adults and individuals living with dementia.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and team members.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in memory care, senior living, activities programming, therapeutic recreation, social services, or a related field is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative, resident-centered monthly programming calendars based on residents’ interests, abilities, and preferences.
- Lead and champion the Magnolia Trails Memory Care Program and philosophy.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members on Magnolia Trails standards, best practices, and resident engagement techniques.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, prohibited-items policies, and memory care operational standards.
- Build relationships with residents and their families through ongoing communication, education, and support.
- Partner with community leadership to promote exceptional resident experiences and outcomes.
- Assist with prospective resident and family tours, showcasing the community’s memory care services and programming.
- Foster a positive, engaging, person-centered environment that supports resident well-being and quality of life.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match opportunities.
- PTO available starting on day one.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts.
- Paid training and professional development opportunities.
- Career growth and advancement potential.
- Employee and resident referral bonus programs.
- Competitive salary.
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment.
- Innovative technology tools, including Sage and Microsoft Power BI.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
