Director of Memory Care Programs (Senior Living)

Position Highlights

• Status: Full-Time, Exempt
• Schedule: Monday–Friday with leadership flexibility, on-call/emergency support as needed, and MOD coverage of approximately one weekend day every eight weeks
• Location: Fort Pierce, FL – Fully On-Site
• Rate of Pay: $60k–$65k + 10% annual critical-position bonus potential

About The Lynmoore at Lawnwood

Welcome to The Lynmoore at Lawnwood, a vibrant senior living community offering exceptional Assisted Living and SHINE® Memory Care in Fort Pierce, FL. Designed to promote comfort, safety, and engagement, The Lynmoore provides personalized support and a warm, welcoming environment where every resident can live with dignity and joy. Our dedicated team creates individualized care plans that foster connection, confidence, and independence. As one of the most trusted Fort Pierce senior communities, The Lynmoore at Lawnwood delivers compassionate senior care through tailored programs, wellness initiatives, and meaningful daily experiences. Here, residents and families find peace of mind knowing that compassionate care and a sense of belonging are at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Do

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Memory Care program
• Design and implement dementia-specific programming, including Life Skills and individualized engagement
• Partner with Activities and Celebrations teams to deliver meaningful daily experiences
• Supervise, train, and support care staff, ensuring compassionate and compliant service delivery
• Lead and coach care managers in best practices for dementia care
• Facilitate monthly family support groups and serve as a family liaison
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness to align care plans with clinical needs
• Monitor compliance with all state, local, and federal dementia care regulations; prepare for audits and inspections
• Manage department budgets, staffing, and performance standards
• Serve as the community champion for dementia education and awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year of management experience in dementia/memory care
• Supervisory experience managing CNAs and/or care staff
• Knowledge of dementia care regulations and compliance standards
• Strong leadership, organizational, and coaching skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with electronic care or scheduling systems preferred
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach with a passion for serving individuals with dementia

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2027! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It's just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members. Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we're unified by certain, core values, which we call our "Pillars of Excellence." They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY. Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Wellness-related benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)