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 aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

About the role

This position is for Generations units with thirty (30) or more residents. 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 and decision-making, 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 to provide care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Generations unit at the community, as well as 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. Recruitment and selection should focus on qualified candidates with interest in care and management of individuals with dementia.
• Make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Coordinate departmental schedule and 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 members of the department to ensure associates are knowledgeable of the goals, policies, and procedures for the department.
• Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during associate absences, either through delegation or personal completion of duties.
• Assume the role of Vibrant Life Coordinator until the Generations unit/community has attained a proper number of residents to warrant hiring a designated Vibrant Life Assistant for Generations residents.
• Ability and willingness to drive a community vehicle/van and obtain a commercial driver’s license if required by vehicle/van capacity.
• Conduct and coordinate the completion of resident assessments for the Generations program in accordance with current rules, regulations, guidelines, and company policies. Administer pre-admission and periodic assessments to all residents and monitor changes in status. Ensure an initial resident assessment is completed prior to each resident’s move-in date and a comprehensive care plan is completed upon move-in. Provide reassessments on a regular basis.
• Interview potential residents and families, complete a pre-placement assessment and needs and services plan, obtain medical records, and fulfill other requirements as outlined in Title 22 for admission to the community.
• Conduct interviews and personal observations on a continual basis to alert the Executive Director, family, and others of changes in the physical or emotional health of residents. Conduct monthly service plan meetings.
• Complete all required data entry into the resident care system to ensure maintenance of resident care information. Ensure all documents are timely and thoroughly maintained in the resident care system, assignment sheets are completed promptly, and all required documentation is finalized.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care. Act as Generations (Memory Care Director) manager and resource person for residents and their families. Contact physicians, family, and others to obtain specific orders for care and represent the property to professional personnel, residents, and the community.
• Conduct community tours and promote the community to members of the public.
• Support administration in referral development and maintaining high census.
• As a “mandated reporter” under State of California regulations, report all known or suspected incidents of resident abuse of dependent adults or elders.
• Participate in property surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards. Coordinate special provisions for the safety of residents with special needs, such as visual deficits or hearing loss.
• Perform fire and safety procedures when needed to assure resident/staff safety.
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies.
• Participate in daily “Stand-Up” meetings to communicate key issues within the department.
• Assist in the 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. Recognize and respond to changes in the dementia care industry and respond appropriately.
• Perform day-to-day clerical work connected with the position.
• Promote and display a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prefer two years of college in gerontology, nursing, social work, or a related health or human service field, or a licensed professional.
• Prefer two (2) 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