Generations Program Director

Integral Senior Living (ISL) proudly manages care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas, serving thousands of residents and families. Guided by our foundational “Culture Keepers,” we cultivate purpose-driven environments where residents thrive and Team Members feel valued, empowered, and supported. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the nation, our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At ISL, purpose fuels every role, culture inspires every team, and continuous growth shapes every career. We continually invest in learning and development opportunities to support professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

About the Role

The Generations Program Director (Memory Care Director) is responsible for on-site coordination of all clinical, programming, and staffing aspects of the Generations Program at the Community. This includes pre-admission assessments, resident programming, staffing, staff training, and supervision. The role involves assisting residents and their families in maintaining physical and emotional health, liaising with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations (including the local Alzheimer’s Association Chapter), and other health-related service agencies. This position oversees Generations units with thirty (30) or more residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Generations unit, its programs, and activities in accordance with Federal and State policies governing dementia resident care through personal on-site oversight.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule, and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy, focusing on candidates with interest in dementia care and management.
• Make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Coordinate departmental schedules to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with resident needs, company standards, policies, procedures, budgets, and state law.
• Oversee continuing education programs for caregivers serving dementia residents, as regulated by company policy, Federal, and State licensing requirements.
• Conduct orientation for new department members to ensure familiarity with goals, policies, and procedures.
• Arrange for coverage of job duties during associate absences, either through delegation or personal completion.
• Assume the role of Vibrant Life Coordinator until the Generations unit attains a proper number of residents to warrant hiring a designated Vibrant Life Assistant.
• Drive community vehicle/van and obtain a commercial driver’s license if required by vehicle capacity.
• Conduct and coordinate resident assessments for the Generations program, including pre-admission and periodic assessments, and monitor changes in status. Ensure initial assessments and comprehensive care plans are completed prior to and upon move-in, with regular reassessments.
• Interview potential residents and families, complete pre-placement assessments, needs and services plans, and obtain medical records as required for admission.
• Conduct interviews and personal observations of residents to alert the Executive Director, family, and others of changes in physical or emotional health. Conduct monthly service plan meetings.
• Complete all required data entry into the resident care system to maintain resident care information, ensuring timely and thorough documentation.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care. Act as a resource person for residents and their families.
• Contact physicians, family, and others to obtain specific care orders and represent the property to professional personnel, residents, and the community.
• Conduct community tours and promote the community to the public.
• Support administration in referral development and maintaining high census.
• As a mandated reporter, report all known or suspected incidents of resident abuse of dependent adults or elders per State of California regulations.
• Participate in property surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized governmental agencies.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards, and coordinate special provisions for residents with special needs (e.g., visual deficits, hearing loss).
• Perform fire and safety procedures to ensure resident and staff safety.
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies.
• Participate in daily “Stand-Up” meetings to communicate key departmental issues.
• Assist in budget preparation for the department and monitor department costs on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge in dementia-specific care and respond appropriately to changes in the industry.
• Perform day-to-day clerical work connected with the position.
• Promote and display teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred: Two years of college in gerontology, nursing, social work, or a related health or human service field, or a licensed professional.
• Preferred: Two years of experience providing residential care to the elderly or similar experience with specialized dementia care programs.

Benefits

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Accident insurance policies.