Memory Care Director - LPN or Med Tech

Allegro Senior Living•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg is seeking a compassionate and experienced Memory Care Director to lead the daily operations of its 24-resident Memory Care neighborhood. The role provides leadership, guidance, and support to the care team while helping create a safe, engaging, person-centered environment that supports residents’ dignity, independence, and quality of life. The Director supports residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, coordinates resident care and activities, and mentors cottage care team members. The Cottage Care Coordinator/Director also supports daily cottage operations, resident care coordination, and staffing under the direction of the Resident Care Director and/or Executive Director. The role assists with assessments and care documentation, monitors care follow-through, communicates with families and healthcare professionals, and reinforces Allegro Living standards, resident rights, state requirements, and quality care practices. The position participates in community leadership activities and promotes a positive experience for residents, families, team members, and visitors. Salary is based on licensure (Med Tech or LPN) and previous experience, with the range beginning at $60,000.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age according to the role-specific qualifications; the additional Cottage Care Coordinator/Director qualifications state a minimum age of 18, subject to state-specific guidelines.
Med Tech certification is required if the candidate is not an LPN or RN, where applicable by state regulation and community requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication, leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment.
Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and team members.
Genuine passion for serving older adults with dignity, compassion, and respect.
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 or RN licensure; an LPN is preferred in the role-specific qualifications.
Experience or training in senior living, healthcare, memory care, assisted living, long-term care, or an equivalent setting.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, memory care, or a similar service environment.
Experience or aptitude supporting residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Familiarity with community resources that support seniors and their families.
Understanding of the social, emotional, cognitive, and recreational needs of Memory Care residents.

Responsibilities

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