Memory Care Director

Cogir Management, USA • Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

The Memory Care Director is responsible for implementing, delivering, and coordinating resident care services in the community’s Memory Care neighborhood. The role trains and supervises memory care staff, supports execution of resident care plans, and communicates with residents’ families. The director also supports the Lifestyle team in providing activities tailored to residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being under their comprehensive assessments.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience in an assisted living and memory care setting.
• At least 2 years of dementia experience in a supervisory role.
• Meet the qualifications to support resident ADL care and medication administration according to state requirements, where applicable.
• Knowledge of computer systems, particularly Excel and Word, and comfort learning new programs.
• Accuracy, effective time management, initiative, professional ethics, and good judgment.
• Excellent communication skills, strong teamwork, and the ability to motivate.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and participate in the on-call rotation.
• Meet mandatory health requirements according to state regulations.
• Compassion, patience, and a special interest in working with seniors living with dementia.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in gerontology, nursing, social work, or a related field.
• CDP certification, or equivalent experience and formal dementia training.

Responsibilities

• Train and orient Care Partners and Medication Care Partners, coaching them on the culture and standards of Cogir Revere Memory Care.
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, and scheduling care staff according to company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain the medication program under the oversight of the Health and Wellness Director.
• Assist with resident assessments and reassessments according to policies.
• Serve as the contact for non-clinical issues related to resident care in Memory Care.
• Promote resident satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality services.
• Ensure resident records and charting are current and up to date.
• Collaborate with the Lifestyles team to support Cogir Signature Lifestyle programming and resident engagement.
• Support residents experiencing distressed behavior through validation, care-plan-based non-pharmacologic prevention, and timely intervention.
• Provide emotional support and education to families experiencing dementia.
• Understand community care regulations and applicable state-specific regulations.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, and licenses in accordance with company, federal, state, and local requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed