Memory Care Director

Memory Care Director

As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer — with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. When you join us, you're not just starting a job. You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home.

We invest in you (because you invest in others). We are genuinely committed to your health, your happiness, and your future. That's why we offer:

• Financial security: Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future.
• Total wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits that support your physical and mental health.
• A place where you belong: We celebrate diversity and equity across the entire aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued.

Our DNA (core values): We're looking for people who align with our mission and want to grow with us:

• Welcoming: You're a natural at creating warmth and a sense of belonging for everyone you meet.
• Bring (Y)our best: You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in the "little things" and the "big things" alike.
• Empowerment: You don't wait for permission to do the right thing. You step up, take ownership, and lead with initiative.
• Growth: You're a lifelong learner who seeks consistent improvement and sustainable growth.

Position summary: The Memory Care Director manages the Resident Care Associates and Resident Medication Assistants and supervises care provided to residents in Memory Care. This includes direct resident care, conferring with other disciplines, referring to community resources and/or utilizing resource materials as needed. This position participates in care conferences and staff meetings, completes paperwork in a timely manner, and communicates with health care providers, Eskaton support staff, and other community persons as needed or directed. The Memory Care Director is also responsible for scheduling shifts, job assignments, accountability, and evaluations of Resident Care Associates and Resident Medication Assistants. Additionally, the Memory Care Director is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating programs to meet the creative, social and recreational needs of the residents in Memory Care.

Position responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates appropriate physical observation skills for initial and follow-up appraisal of resident status. Possesses an adequate knowledge of clinical disease entities.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and procedures as prescribed for assigned residents. Performs those treatments in an appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of specialized diets and medications commonly prescribed to residents and assists with administration and management as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of rehabilitative and preventative aspects of care and ensures resident safety, comfort, and protection.
• Supervises and directs care given to residents by Resident Care Associates and Resident Medication Assistants in Memory Care in an appropriate manner. Ensures continuity of care by appropriately directing, coaching, and counseling the support staff.
• Coordinates resident care by creating and managing monthly schedules for Resident Care Associates and Resident Medication Assistants in Memory Care.
• Assists physicians or physician extenders in making rounds and assessments of residents (if applicable).
• Marketing to community and assisting with tours as needed.

Other job functions:

• Models and embodies Eskaton's core values, including: creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all; fostering excellence in everything we do; seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth; stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative.
• Fully complies with all provisions in Eskaton's Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
• Follows required dress code and Eskaton's Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image to the public and residents.
• Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.

This is a salaried position starting $71,664 to $92,208 annually. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Qualifications:

Education: Current First Aid and CPR certification. College degree in a related field to the senior care industry or previous leadership experience in a dementia care setting of 1 year or greater.

Knowledge & abilities: Must be aware of the rehabilitative and preventative aspects concerning each resident, their safety, comfort, and protection, the usual performances indicated for disease prevention and restorative measures, the ability to document professional services provided with a realistic plan for reaching short and long term goals, and to be able to make decisions regarding safety needs of residents including adequate equipment. Is familiar with the psychological needs of the geriatric resident.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.