Director of Memory Care

Director of Memory Care

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Position Title: Director of Memory Care

Overview: The Director of Memory Care leads the Memory Care program and provides oversight and support to the Memory Care Manager and teams, delivering person-centered, dignity-preserving care for residents living with dementia. Champions person-centered dementia care, creating a secure and engaging environment while leading specialized programming and staff training initiatives. Responsible for maintaining a therapeutic environment that supports both residents and families while promoting excellence in dementia care delivery. This position reports to the Senior Director of Health Services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and implement memory care programming and individualized care plans — Conduct regular care audits, implement personalized interventions, and monitor clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Train staff on dementia best practices, redirection, and safety protocols
• Ensure secure environment, elopement prevention, and behavioral support
• Engage families with education, support groups, and care conferences — Conduct regular care audits, implement personalized interventions, and monitor clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Monitor outcomes and compliance with state regulations and company policies
• Represent the community through professional demeanor, communication and appearance
• Serve as a liaison within the greater community including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, medical providers and external partners
• Support internal and external marketing efforts for Memory Care services and occupancy growth
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to interact with residents, families, physicians, memory care team and peers

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Attend required education, training, and in-service programs
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, family, and organizational information
• Respond to fire alarms and assist with evacuation procedures when necessary
• Cooperate with all departments to support overall community operations
• Represent the organization through professional demeanor, communication, and appearance
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, families, guests, and staff
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Critical Skills & Expertise:

• Strong clinical assessment and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with memory-impaired residents
• Compassionate, calm, patient, and reassuring approach
• Strong regulatory, compliance, and risk management knowledge
• Ability to supervise and develop staff fairly and effectively
• Ability to remain calm and use sound judgment in stressful situations
• Strong collaboration skills with residents, families, physicians, staff, and leadership
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution-oriented

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, walk, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation due to prolonged standing and walking throughout the community while conducting rounds and responding to resident needs
• Ability to react and respond quickly due to the nature of fast-paced healthcare and residential environments

Working Conditions:

• Indoor environment including resident apartments and common areas
• Potential exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids
• Fast-paced healthcare and residential environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness

You Have:

• RN/LPN/LVN or equivalent experience with dementia care certifications preferred
• 3+ years leading memory care or specialized dementia programs
• Expertise in Alzheimer's/dementia care, activities, and behavior management
• Knowledgeable in state and federal regulations and compliance standards governing assisted living and/or memory care
• Genuine passion for serving older adults in a memory care environment

We Have:

• Career advancement
• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, 401K plan with matching contributions, and more
• Associate recognition programs, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and associate scholarships

Environment: The Village at Gainesville, proudly managed by Paragon Senior Living, offers a highly professional, engaging, and team-centered environment where associates have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the seniors we serve.

At Paragon Senior Living, we believe aging is a refinement—an opportunity to live with greater purpose, clarity, and joy. Our communities honor this philosophy by creating experiences that nurture the mind, body, and spirit, allowing residents to rediscover their passions and enjoy a lifestyle of ease and excellence.

If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors, we invite you to join our team and become part of an organization committed to excellence, compassion, and purposeful living.

Location: While our 104-acre campus has all the amenities of a small town, sometimes it's nice to explore off campus. Just 10 minutes away, you'll find shopping, theaters and restaurants. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, which is one of the largest universities in the United States as well as Santa Fe College, recently ranked #1 community college in the US. Gainesville is highly recognized as a great place to live and work.

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