Memory Care Director - LPN or Med Tech

Foundry Commercial•Williamsburg, VA

4d•$60,000

About The Position

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg is seeking a compassionate and experienced Memory Care Director to lead its 24-resident Memory Care neighborhood. The role oversees daily operations and resident care while supporting residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, mentoring caregivers, and fostering a warm, safe, engaging, and person-centered environment that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life. The director leads cottage care staffing and operations, coordinates resident services and individualized care, supports assessments and documentation, monitors care and medication follow-through, and communicates with residents, families, physicians, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary team members. The position also participates in community leadership activities, including manager-on-duty coverage, staff meetings, community events, and assigned marketing support. The role is described as working under the direction of the Resident Care Director and/or Executive Director. Compensation is based on licensure (Med Tech or LPN) and previous experience; the salary range begins at $60,000. The posting uses both Director and Coordinator terminology for this cottage care role.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age according to the position-specific qualifications; the included general role description states a minimum age of 18, with state-specific guidelines potentially applying.
Med Tech certification is required if the candidate is not an LPN; the general role description also specifies Medication Technician certification if not an LPN or RN where applicable by state and community requirements.
Experience supporting residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
Must meet applicable background screening, health screening, tuberculosis screening, and drug-free workplace requirements.
Must have reliable transportation and, where required, a valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and insurability by the community’s automobile insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

LPN licensure is preferred; the general role description also lists RN/LPN licensure or a bachelor’s degree in a related field as preferred.
Previous experience in Memory Care, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, senior living, healthcare, or a related setting.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, memory care, or a similar service environment.
Experience or aptitude working with Alzheimer’s disease and memory-impaired residents.
Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to build meaningful relationships and work well with residents, families, team members, physicians, and community leaders.
Genuine passion for serving older adults with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, medication administration, resident assessments, care coordination, senior and family community resources, and Memory Care residents’ social, emotional, cognitive, and recreational needs.
Ability to support a team-oriented environment and remain calm, organized, and effective in a busy care environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, onboard, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and develop Memory Care/cottage care staff.
Lead daily clinical and operational functions of the Memory Care neighborhood and support cottage operations.
Create and maintain a safe, warm, engaging, person-centered environment that supports residents’ independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Develop and coordinate meaningful, person-centered activities and life enrichment or life skills programming.
Complete resident assessments and required documentation, and collaborate on individualized care plans.
Coordinate resident care needs with the care team, community department heads, physicians, families, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary team members.
Monitor physician orders, medication administration practices, and Medication Administration Records (MAR), supporting accuracy and timely follow-through.
Support compliance with state regulations, residents’ rights, safety practices, infection control, confidentiality, and HIPAA expectations.
Participate in the community leadership team, including manager-on-duty coverage, staff meetings, community events, and marketing support as assigned.
Coordinate or conduct in-service training for cottage care staff as needed.
Maintain professional appearance and community standards, and promote positive experiences for residents, families, team members, and visitors.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.