Memory Care Director

Cogir Management, USA•Rocklin, CA

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 care plan execution, and maintains communication with residents’ families. In collaboration with the Lifestyle team, the director supports activities designed around residents’ interests and their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, as informed by comprehensive assessments. The position also supports residents experiencing distressed behavior through validation, non-pharmacologic care-plan strategies, and timely intervention, and provides emotional support and education to families affected by dementia.

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 under state requirements, where applicable.
Knowledge of computer systems, particularly Excel and Word, and comfort learning new programs.
Accuracy in assignments, effective time management, initiative, professional ethics, and sound 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 with 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 through consistent delivery of 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 in Revere Memory Care.
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 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.