Memory Care Director

Eden Vista Beachwood is an industry-leading assisted living community in the heart of Beachwood, OH. Our campus allows each resident to enjoy life to the fullest with the peace of mind that our care team is always there to support them when needed. We cultivate a culture and home-like environment to attract the best healthcare professionals and caregivers to ensure that each resident is treated like family.

Eden Vista Beachwood is a proud member of the Vista Senior Living Management network, where compassionate care meets exceptional living. Spanning communities across multiple states, Vista Senior Living specializes in Assisted Living and Memory Care services. Our dedicated team ensures a nurturing environment where seniors thrive and find joy in every moment.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for someone who has dedicated their career to serving individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. We are looking for an exceptional leader with exclusive Memory Care programming experience who is passionate about creating meaningful resident experiences, developing high-performing teams, and fostering a positive, accountable, and resident-centered culture.

A Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification is highly preferred. Nursing experience or an LPN/RN background is welcomed but an active nursing license is not required.

Key Responsibilities:

Resident Care Program Leadership

• Develop, implement, and oversee individualized care plans that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Monitor residents' physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive well-being while collaborating with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, dementia care standards, and memory care best practices.
• Champion person-centered care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Memory Care Programming

• Lead and oversee exclusive Memory Care programming designed specifically for individuals living with dementia.
• Develop innovative, evidence-based, person-centered programming that promotes cognitive engagement, emotional wellness, social interaction, and purposeful daily living.
• Tailor activities to each resident's cognitive level, interests, and abilities.
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements that enhance resident outcomes and quality of life.

Leadership Team Development

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, mentor, schedule, and develop a high-performing Memory Care team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing education in dementia care best practices.
• Lead by example through a visible, hands-on leadership approach.

Family Engagement

• Conduct care plan meetings with residents' families.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resident updates, concerns, and education regarding dementia care.
• Build trusting relationships through compassionate communication and transparency.

Operations Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation, assessments, care plans, programming records, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team to ensure operational excellence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and community leadership meetings.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a leader who:

• Creates a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment.
• Inspires, mentors, and develops team members.
• Leads with empathy, integrity, and accountability.
• Promotes person-centered dementia care.
• Builds strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Is passionate about improving the lives of individuals living with memory loss.

Qualifications

• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in Memory Care working exclusively with residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
• Demonstrated experience leading Memory Care programming exclusively in a Memory Care community or dedicated Memory Care neighborhood.
• Previous experience supervising, hiring, coaching, scheduling, and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of dementia care best practices and state regulations governing Memory Care communities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred. LPN/RN background is welcomed but not required. Equivalent Memory Care leadership experience will be considered.

Why Join Us?

• Starting salary from $50,000 per year
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead a dedicated Memory Care community committed exclusively to serving individuals living with dementia.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families.
• Shape the culture, mentor an exceptional team, and build an engaging dementia care program.
• Join an organization that values compassionate leadership, clinical excellence, and person-centered care.

If you are a passionate Memory Care leader with exclusive Memory Care programming experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional dementia care, we encourage you to apply.