Memory Care Director

Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake•Crystal Lake, IL

22d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Memory Care Director designs and facilitates the Community’s Memory Care program, fostering active participation among residents, family members, and team members. The role oversees the program budget and implementation, maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies, and makes effective use of available resources. It also creates and sustains a welcoming, safe environment that promotes resident wellness and independence. The Director participates in resident move-ins by conducting initial wellness assessments and developing individualized care plans. The role trains, schedules, and leads the Memory Care clinical team, providing hands-on support, education, and training opportunities. It delivers health promotion and dementia care education services to residents and families, engages compassionately with residents and family members, contributes to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, and coordinates the Community’s infection control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Current state Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
A minimum of three years of experience in dementia care.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 Memory Care program budget and implementation, including maintaining an inventory list 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 with residents and family members compassionately to create a positive experience.
Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Coordinate the Community’s infection control program and maintain state regulatory compliance.