Dementia Care Director

About the role

Claiborne Senior Living 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
• 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
• Maintain 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

Requirements

• 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)

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Skills

• Compassion
• Patience
• Adaptability
• Technology proficiency
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

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