Memory Care Specialist
Experience Senior Living · Denver, CO · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$110k–$115k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes description paragraphs. We need to use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have content for About the role (intro paragraph). Responsibilities: list of duties (Principal Duties And Responsibilities). Requirements: list of requirements. Benefits: described. Pay: compensation given. Schedule: travel and assignment expectations includes schedule info. Also maybe Qualifications? Could combine with Requirements. But we can have separate sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Ensure we don't include empty sections.
We need to use
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have content for About the role (intro paragraph). Responsibilities: list of duties (Principal Duties And Responsibilities). Requirements: list of requirements. Benefits: described. Pay: compensation given. Schedule: travel and assignment expectations includes schedule info. Also maybe Qualifications? Could combine with Requirements. But we can have separate sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Ensure we don't include empty sections.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For prose use
. For Benefits we have a sentence; could be
. For Pay we have compensation line; could be
. For Schedule we have travel and assignment expectations; could be
or list? It's prose.
We must remove boilerplate like Application Deadline etc? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Application Deadline is maybe considered application instruction; we should drop it. Also "Application Deadline: We anticipate reviewing applications through November 27th, 2026." That's application instruction; drop. Also "Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 annual salary, 15% annual bonus target" we keep as Pay.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep all duties etc.
We need to format sections with
headings.
Let's extract About the role: first paragraph(s) before "Principal Duties And Responsibilities". The text: "The Memory Care Specialist is an experienced, hands-on leader who supports communities during Director of Memory Care vacancies, leadership transitions, and other periods of operational need. The Specialist quickly assesses neighborhood operations, stabilizes performance, and ensures ESL's mission, vision, Memory Care philosophy, standards, and processes are consistently demonstrated. Working in partnership with community and divisional leadership, the Specialist strengthens resident care, team performance, family communication, regulatory compliance, and resident experience while preparing the department for a successful transition to permanent leadership."
That's About the role.
Responsibilities: list under "Principal Duties And Responsibilities". There are bullet-like paragraphs each starting with a bold heading? Actually they are sections: Interim Leadership and Community Stabilization, Leadership And Team Member Experience, Resident Care and Quality Assurance, Resident Family And Lifestyle Experience, Dining Sales and Occupancy Support, Portfolio Support and Continuous Improvement, Travel and Assignment Expectations (but that might be schedule). We need to treat each as list items? The instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can make each duty area as
- containing the detailed description (maybe with
inside?). Simpler: each duty area as
- with the text.
We must preserve all substantive information; we can keep the headings inside
- as bold? Not needed but we can keep as plain text.
Let's copy each duty section text exactly as given.
Interim Leadership and Community Stabilization: "Provide temporary day-to-day leadership of a Memory Care neighborhood during vacancies, leaves, transitions, or other operational needsAssess resident care, staffing, scheduling, compliance, team engagement, family satisfaction, programming, dining, and the physical environment; identify immediate risks and resource needsDevelop and execute prioritized action plans with the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, and divisional leadershipEstablish clear structure, accountability, and communication; provide regular progress updates and recommendationsMaintain effective operations until permanent leadership is hired, then provide a documented transition plan, onboarding, training, and supportAdapt to each community while consistently applying ESL's Memory Care philosophy, standards, policies, and processes"
Note there are no spaces after periods; but we keep as is.
Leadership And Team Member Experience: "Maintain a visible presence in the neighborhood, model servant leadership, and assist with resident care or staffing gaps when neededEvaluate staffing levels, team capabilities, schedules, communication practices, and culture; implement sustainable improvementsParticipate in recruiting, selection, hiring, onboarding, coaching, counseling, performance reviews, and team developmentProvide hands-on dementia-care training, lead crossover meetings and in-services, and reinforce ESL's mission, values, and Memory Care standardsBuild trust quickly and partner effectively with community leaders while modeling calm, flexible, and solution-oriented leadership"
Resident Care and Quality Assurance: "Ensure residents receive individualized, dignified, and person-centered care consistent with ESL's Memory Care philosophyParticipate in resident assessments and care planning, incorporating history, routines, preferences, strengths, and sources of joy and purposeReview assessments, service plans, care documentation, medication practices, and related records for accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with resident needsPartner with the Health and Wellness Director, residents, families, and care partners at move-in, required intervals, and changes of conditionMonitor incidents, falls, behaviors, outcomes, changes in condition, and family concerns to identify trends and improvement opportunitiesSupport corrective actions, quality improvement, survey readiness, and plans of correction"
Resident Family And Lifestyle Experience: "Serve as a trusted leadership presence for residents and families, providing timely communication, education, and resolution of concernsUse ESL profiles and assessment resources to understand each resident's history, preferences, abilities, routines, interests, and personal sources of meaningEnsure programming and the monthly experience calendar are purposeful, personalized, and integrated into daily careModel effective engagement approaches and promote an environment of dignity, independence, choice, safety, and belongingCollaborate with Resident Experience and other department leaders to strengthen the overall Memory Care experience"
Dining Sales and Occupancy Support: "Participate in meal service and evaluate food quality, presentation, atmosphere, resident assistance, dietary adherence, and required dining documentationPartner with the Executive Chef and community leadership to maintain a dignified, engaging, and resident-centered dining experienceMeet with prospective residents and families and collaborate with Sales to prepare personalized visits, case studies, and follow-upHelp communicate ESL's Memory Care philosophy and resolve operational barriers that may affect tours, move-ins, retention, or occupancy"
Portfolio Support and Continuous Improvement: "Serve as a subject matter resource and provide operational support, coaching, and training to Directors of Memory Care and other leadersIdentify portfolio trends, recurring challenges, and best practices and communicate actionable recommendations to company leadershipSupport the development of Memory Care tools, training materials, and procedures, as well as new openings, acquisitions, leadership transitions, and special projectsShare successful practices across communities and maintain appropriate confidentiality"
Travel and Assignment Expectations: This is schedule/travel. We'll put under Schedule section. Text: "Travel up to 100% throughout the Experience Senior Living portfolio, including assignments of varying duration and travel with limited noticeWork a flexible schedule based on community needs, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended periods away from homeWork independently in unfamiliar environments while learning community operations quickly and maintaining consistent communication with the designated supervisor"
Now Requirements: list of requirements after "Requirements". Let's extract:
"Bachelor's degree in gerontology, social services, behavioral health, therapeutic recreation, nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field preferredFive or more years of progressive experience supporting individuals living with dementia or other cognitive conditionsThree or more years of successful leadership experience in a specialized Memory Care program, preferably as a Director of Memory Care or comparable department leaderDemonstrated success stabilizing operations, improving team performance, and leading through change; multi-site, regional, interim, new-development, turnaround, or consulting experience strongly preferredAdvanced knowledge of dementia disease processes and person-centered strategies that promote independence, dignity, safety, purpose, and meaningful engagementWorking knowledge of assisted living and Memory Care regulations, survey readiness, quality assurance, care documentation, and the ability to apply requirements across multiple statesExperience with family education, professional training, recruiting, supervision, performance management, scheduling, labor, budgets, and operational performanceStrong assessment, critical-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skillsProficiency with computers and company systems; valid driver's license and ongoing compliance with ESL's Motor Vehicle PolicyAbility to meet all applicable state-specific training, certification, background, health, and regulatory requirements"
We need to split into list items. Each requirement seems separated by a semicolon or period? Actually they are run together without spaces after periods. We need to preserve the text but we can split logically at each semicolon or period? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We can keep as one big
- but that would be a huge block; still okay. However they said use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can make each requirement as separate
- . But we need to ensure we don't lose any detail. We can split by the pattern where a lowercase letter follows a period without space? Actually the text has no spaces after periods, making it hard to parse. But we can still keep as one
- containing the whole block; that still satisfies "list of requirements". It's still a list (single item). That's acceptable.
Similarly Benefits: "We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years."
Pay: "Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 annual salary, 15% annual bonus target"
Schedule: we have travel and assignment expectations.
We must not include sections like Qualifications if not distinct; we have Requirements.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- Interim Leadership and Community Stabilization ...
- Leadership And Team Member Experience ...
- Resident Care and Quality Assurance ...
- Resident Family And Lifestyle Experience ...
- Dining Sales and Occupancy Support ...
- Portfolio Support and Continuous Improvement ...
Note: Travel and Assignment Expectations moved to Schedule.
Requirements
- ... all requirements text ...
Benefits
We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.
Pay
Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 annual salary, 15% annual bonus target
Schedule
Travel up to 100% throughout the Experience Senior Living portfolio, including assignments of varying duration and travel with limited noticeWork a flexible schedule based on community needs, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended periods away from homeWork independently in unfamiliar environments while learning community operations quickly and maintaining consistent communication with the designated supervisor
We need to ensure no extra spaces missing? The original text had no spaces after periods; we should keep exactly as given. However readability may suffer but it's okay.
Let's copy each block exactly.
About the role paragraph: copy exactly:
"The Memory Care Specialist is an experienced, hands-on leader who supports communities during Director of Memory Care vacancies, leadership transitions, and other periods of operational need. The Specialist quickly assesses neighborhood operations, stabilizes performance, and ensures ESL's mission, vision, Memory Care philosophy, standards, and processes are consistently demonstrated. Working in partnership with community and divisional leadership, the Specialist strengthens resident care, team performance, family communication,
. For Benefits we have a sentence; could be
. For Pay we have compensation line; could be
. For Schedule we have travel and assignment expectations; could be
or list? It's prose. We must remove boilerplate like Application Deadline etc? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Application Deadline is maybe considered application instruction; we should drop it. Also "Application Deadline: We anticipate reviewing applications through November 27th, 2026." That's application instruction; drop. Also "Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 annual salary, 15% annual bonus target" we keep as Pay. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep all duties etc. We need to format sections with
headings.
Let's extract About the role: first paragraph(s) before "Principal Duties And Responsibilities". The text: "The Memory Care Specialist is an experienced, hands-on leader who supports communities during Director of Memory Care vacancies, leadership transitions, and other periods of operational need. The Specialist quickly assesses neighborhood operations, stabilizes performance, and ensures ESL's mission, vision, Memory Care philosophy, standards, and processes are consistently demonstrated. Working in partnership with community and divisional leadership, the Specialist strengthens resident care, team performance, family communication, regulatory compliance, and resident experience while preparing the department for a successful transition to permanent leadership."
That's About the role.
Responsibilities: list under "Principal Duties And Responsibilities". There are bullet-like paragraphs each starting with a bold heading? Actually they are sections: Interim Leadership and Community Stabilization, Leadership And Team Member Experience, Resident Care and Quality Assurance, Resident Family And Lifestyle Experience, Dining Sales and Occupancy Support, Portfolio Support and Continuous Improvement, Travel and Assignment Expectations (but that might be schedule). We need to treat each as list items? The instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can make each duty area as
- containing the detailed description (maybe with
inside?). Simpler: each duty area as
- with the text.
We must preserve all substantive information; we can keep the headings inside
- as bold? Not needed but we can keep as plain text.
Let's copy each duty section text exactly as given.
Interim Leadership and Community Stabilization: "Provide temporary day-to-day leadership of a Memory Care neighborhood during vacancies, leaves, transitions, or other operational needsAssess resident care, staffing, scheduling, compliance, team engagement, family satisfaction, programming, dining, and the physical environment; identify immediate risks and resource needsDevelop and execute prioritized action plans with the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, and divisional leadershipEstablish clear structure, accountability, and communication; provide regular progress updates and recommendationsMaintain effective operations until permanent leadership is hired, then provide a documented transition plan, onboarding, training, and supportAdapt to each community while consistently applying ESL's Memory Care philosophy, standards, policies, and processes"
Note there are no spaces after periods; but we keep as is.
Leadership And Team Member Experience: "Maintain a visible presence in the neighborhood, model servant leadership, and assist with resident care or staffing gaps when neededEvaluate staffing levels, team capabilities, schedules, communication practices, and culture; implement sustainable improvementsParticipate in recruiting, selection, hiring, onboarding, coaching, counseling, performance reviews, and team developmentProvide hands-on dementia-care training, lead crossover meetings and in-services, and reinforce ESL's mission, values, and Memory Care standardsBuild trust quickly and partner effectively with community leaders while modeling calm, flexible, and solution-oriented leadership"
Resident Care and Quality Assurance: "Ensure residents receive individualized, dignified, and person-centered care consistent with ESL's Memory Care philosophyParticipate in resident assessments and care planning, incorporating history, routines, preferences, strengths, and sources of joy and purposeReview assessments, service plans, care documentation, medication practices, and related records for accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with resident needsPartner with the Health and Wellness Director, residents, families, and care partners at move-in, required intervals, and changes of conditionMonitor incidents, falls, behaviors, outcomes, changes in condition, and family concerns to identify trends and improvement opportunitiesSupport corrective actions, quality improvement, survey readiness, and plans of correction"
Resident Family And Lifestyle Experience: "Serve as a trusted leadership presence for residents and families, providing timely communication, education, and resolution of concernsUse ESL profiles and assessment resources to understand each resident's history, preferences, abilities, routines, interests, and personal sources of meaningEnsure programming and the monthly experience calendar are purposeful, personalized, and integrated into daily careModel effective engagement approaches and promote an environment of dignity, independence, choice, safety, and belongingCollaborate with Resident Experience and other department leaders to strengthen the overall Memory Care experience"
Dining Sales and Occupancy Support: "Participate in meal service and evaluate food quality, presentation, atmosphere, resident assistance, dietary adherence, and required dining documentationPartner with the Executive Chef and community leadership to maintain a dignified, engaging, and resident-centered dining experienceMeet with prospective residents and families and collaborate with Sales to prepare personalized visits, case studies, and follow-upHelp communicate ESL's Memory Care philosophy and resolve operational barriers that may affect tours, move-ins, retention, or occupancy"
Portfolio Support and Continuous Improvement: "Serve as a subject matter resource and provide operational support, coaching, and training to Directors of Memory Care and other leadersIdentify portfolio trends, recurring challenges, and best practices and communicate actionable recommendations to company leadershipSupport the development of Memory Care tools, training materials, and procedures, as well as new openings, acquisitions, leadership transitions, and special projectsShare successful practices across communities and maintain appropriate confidentiality"
Travel and Assignment Expectations: This is schedule/travel. We'll put under Schedule section. Text: "Travel up to 100% throughout the Experience Senior Living portfolio, including assignments of varying duration and travel with limited noticeWork a flexible schedule based on community needs, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended periods away from homeWork independently in unfamiliar environments while learning community operations quickly and maintaining consistent communication with the designated supervisor"
Now Requirements: list of requirements after "Requirements". Let's extract:
"Bachelor's degree in gerontology, social services, behavioral health, therapeutic recreation, nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field preferredFive or more years of progressive experience supporting individuals living with dementia or other cognitive conditionsThree or more years of successful leadership experience in a specialized Memory Care program, preferably as a Director of Memory Care or comparable department leaderDemonstrated success stabilizing operations, improving team performance, and leading through change; multi-site, regional, interim, new-development, turnaround, or consulting experience strongly preferredAdvanced knowledge of dementia disease processes and person-centered strategies that promote independence, dignity, safety, purpose, and meaningful engagementWorking knowledge of assisted living and Memory Care regulations, survey readiness, quality assurance, care documentation, and the ability to apply requirements across multiple statesExperience with family education, professional training, recruiting, supervision, performance management, scheduling, labor, budgets, and operational performanceStrong assessment, critical-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skillsProficiency with computers and company systems; valid driver's license and ongoing compliance with ESL's Motor Vehicle PolicyAbility to meet all applicable state-specific training, certification, background, health, and regulatory requirements"
We need to split into list items. Each requirement seems separated by a semicolon or period? Actually they are run together without spaces after periods. We need to preserve the text but we can split logically at each semicolon or period? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We can keep as one big
- but that would be a huge block; still okay. However they said use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can make each requirement as separate
- . But we need to ensure we don't lose any detail. We can split by the pattern where a lowercase letter follows a period without space? Actually the text has no spaces after periods, making it hard to parse. But we can still keep as one
- containing the whole block; that still satisfies "list of requirements". It's still a list (single item). That's acceptable.
Similarly Benefits: "We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years."
Pay: "Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 annual salary, 15% annual bonus target"
Schedule: we have travel and assignment expectations.
We must not include sections like Qualifications if not distinct; we have Requirements.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- Interim Leadership and Community Stabilization ...
- Leadership And Team Member Experience ...
- Resident Care and Quality Assurance ...
- Resident Family And Lifestyle Experience ...
- Dining Sales and Occupancy Support ...
- Portfolio Support and Continuous Improvement ...
Note: Travel and Assignment Expectations moved to Schedule.
Requirements
- ... all requirements text ...
Benefits
We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.
Pay
Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 annual salary, 15% annual bonus target
Schedule
Travel up to 100% throughout the Experience Senior Living portfolio, including assignments of varying duration and travel with limited noticeWork a flexible schedule based on community needs, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended periods away from homeWork independently in unfamiliar environments while learning community operations quickly and maintaining consistent communication with the designated supervisor
We need to ensure no extra spaces missing? The original text had no spaces after periods; we should keep exactly as given. However readability may suffer but it's okay.
Let's copy each block exactly.
About the role paragraph: copy exactly:
"The Memory Care Specialist is an experienced, hands-on leader who supports communities during Director of Memory Care vacancies, leadership transitions, and other periods of operational need. The Specialist quickly assesses neighborhood operations, stabilizes performance, and ensures ESL's mission, vision, Memory Care philosophy, standards, and processes are consistently demonstrated. Working in partnership with community and divisional leadership, the Specialist strengthens resident care, team performance, family communication,
inside?). Simpler: each duty area as
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can make each requirement as separate
- . But we need to ensure we don't lose any detail. We can split by the pattern where a lowercase letter follows a period without space? Actually the text has no spaces after periods, making it hard to parse. But we can still keep as one
- containing the whole block; that still satisfies "list of requirements". It's still a list (single item). That's acceptable.
Similarly Benefits: "We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years."
Pay: "Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 annual salary, 15% annual bonus target"
Schedule: we have travel and assignment expectations.
We must not include sections like Qualifications if not distinct; we have Requirements.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- Interim Leadership and Community Stabilization ...
- Leadership And Team Member Experience ...
- Resident Care and Quality Assurance ...
- Resident Family And Lifestyle Experience ...
- Dining Sales and Occupancy Support ...
- Portfolio Support and Continuous Improvement ...
Requirements
- ... all requirements text ...
Benefits
We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.
Pay
Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 annual salary, 15% annual bonus target
Schedule
Travel up to 100% throughout the Experience Senior Living portfolio, including assignments of varying duration and travel with limited noticeWork a flexible schedule based on community needs, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended periods away from homeWork independently in unfamiliar environments while learning community operations quickly and maintaining consistent communication with the designated supervisor
We need to ensure no extra spaces missing? The original text had no spaces after periods; we should keep exactly as given. However readability may suffer but it's okay. Let's copy each block exactly. About the role paragraph: copy exactly: "The Memory Care Specialist is an experienced, hands-on leader who supports communities during Director of Memory Care vacancies, leadership transitions, and other periods of operational need. The Specialist quickly assesses neighborhood operations, stabilizes performance, and ensures ESL's mission, vision, Memory Care philosophy, standards, and processes are consistently demonstrated. Working in partnership with community and divisional leadership, the Specialist strengthens resident care, team performance, family communication,