Memory Care Director

Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our senior's well-being.

Eden Vista Stow is a proud member of the Vista Senior Living Management network, where compassionate care meets exceptional living. With 16 communities spanning 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.

Eden Vista Stow is seeking for a compassionate, experienced, and people-focused Memory Care Director to lead our dedicated team at a free-standing memory care community in the Stow, Ohio area. 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.

Position: Memory Care Director
Pay: $55,000 to $60,000 (Annual Salary)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…