Director of Memory Care

Director of Memory Care

The Director of Luminations (Memory Care) is responsible to enhance the overall memory care resident and family experience through the provision of comprehensive leadership to the staff working within our memory care environment with thorough and passionate training and mentoring on our specialized program, Luminations®, entering their world. Oversee the entire Luminations® Neighborhood which includes Facets, Fitness, Housekeeping, Culinary and Health and Wellness as well as holding weekly meetings with each department. The Director of Luminations develops and implements with the Director of Health and Wellness an individual service plan for each resident addressing quality of life and quality of care. Be the family advocate and point of contact for communication of daily life needs and care. This is to be handled in The Sterling Touch™ friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner, resulting in a very high level of resident satisfaction. The Director of Luminations position is under the general guidance of the Executive Director in accordance with Community standards, processes, procedures, practices, and philosophy.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor's Degree, highly preferred.
• Five or more years of experience managing a memory care program in a senior living environment, highly preferred.
• Certified Dementia Practitioner, preferred.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate for working in a Memory Care Assisted Living community. Possess leadership experience and problem-solving skills to manage behavioral health needs and end of life care that are characteristic of the advancement of dementia.
• Our Facets™ program incorporates a variety of activities including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning and recreation. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to participate in the execution of a well-rounded, refined program which meets the needs and expectations of our educated, talented, sophisticated residents. Please be prepared to share your ideas on how to build a wellness centered program for our residents.
• Understand or experience with state specific regulation, education, and training regarding dementia care.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language to communicate with the residents and other employees.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.