Dementia Care Director

About the role

The Brickmont at Johns Creek, a Claiborne Senior Living managed community, is seeking a compassionate and innovative Dementia Care Director to lead programming and engagement within our Memory Care neighborhood.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialized memory care program
• Make a measurable impact on residents and families
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders
• Build a team skilled in dementia engagement best practices
• Create moments of connection that truly matter

Requirements

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, dementia-specific programming calendar
• Design therapeutic and engagement-based activities tailored to cognitive abilities
• Partner with the Director of Wellness on care planning and change-of-condition communication
• Train and mentor team members in dementia engagement techniques
• Build strong, supportive relationships with families and guardians
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal memory care regulations
• Monitor participation, engagement levels, and overall program effectiveness
• Stay current on research and best practices in dementia care
• Support coordination of appointments and specialized needs within memory care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in senior living or healthcare, with focus in memory care programming
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Working knowledge of dementia care regulations and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable demeanor
• Comfort using technology, scheduling systems, and documentation tools
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Skills

• Compassion
• Patience
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Technology proficiency

Benefits

• Double time pay on major holidays
• Free employee meals
• Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (no limit)
• Full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, and EAP

Pay

• Competitive salary

Schedule

• Full-time position

Benefits

• Double time pay on major holidays
• Free employee meals
• Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (no limit)
• Full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, and EAP

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please contact [Contact Name] at [Contact Email] or [Contact Phone Number].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Claiborne Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.