Memory Care Director

Gardant•Crystal Lake, IL

22d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Memory Care Director designs and facilitates the Community Memory Care program, encouraging active participation by residents, family members, and team members. The role oversees the program budget and implementation, including equipment and supply inventory and effective use of available resources. The Director creates and sustains a welcoming, safe environment that supports resident wellness and independence. The Director participates in resident move-ins by conducting initial wellness assessments and developing individualized care plans. They train, schedule, and lead the Memory Care clinical team, providing hands-on support and education. The role also delivers health-promotion services and dementia-care education to residents and families, builds compassionate and impactful relationships with residents and family members, contributes to quality assurance and performance improvement, and coordinates the Community’s infection-control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Maintain current state Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
Have a minimum of three years of experience in dementia care.
Possess leadership and supervisory ability and readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity.

Nice To Haves

Dementia Care Professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and facilitate the Community Memory Care program, promoting active participation from residents, family members, and team members.
Oversee the budget and implementation of a cost-effective Memory Care program, including maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies and maximizing available resources.
Create and sustain a welcoming and safe environment that promotes resident wellness and independence.
Participate in resident move-ins through initial wellness assessments and development of individualized care plans.
Train, schedule, and lead the Memory Care clinical team, providing hands-on support, education, and training opportunities.
Deliver health-promotion services and dementia-care education to residents and families.
Engage compassionately and impactfully with residents and family members to create a lasting, positive experience.
Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Coordinate the Community’s infection-control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance.