Dementia Care Director Job at Claiborne Senior Living, Simpsonville, SC

  • Claiborne Senior Living
  • Simpsonville, SC

Job Description

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and innovative Dementia Care Director to lead programming and engagement within our Memory Care neighborhood. This leadership role is responsible for creating a structured, person-centered environment that promotes dignity, purpose, connection, and joy for residents living with dementia. You will design and oversee therapeutic programming while partnering closely with clinical and community leadership to support whole-person care. If you take ownership of resident engagement, act with integrity in every interaction, remain focused on individualized support, and believe our culture matters, we would love to connect. Why You’ll Love This Role Lead a specialized memory care program Make a measurable impact on residents and families Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders Build a team skilled in dementia engagement best practices Create moments of connection that truly matter What You’ll Do Develop and execute a comprehensive, dementia-specific programming calendar Design therapeutic and engagement-based activities tailored to cognitive abilities Partner with the Director of Wellness on care planning and change-of-condition communication Train and mentor team members in dementia engagement techniques Build strong, supportive relationships with families and guardians Ensure compliance with all state and federal memory care regulations Monitor participation, engagement levels, and overall program effectiveness Stay current on research and best practices in dementia care Support coordination of appointments and specialized needs within memory care What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, or related field preferred 3-5 years of experience in senior living or healthcare, with focus in memory care programming Strong leadership and team development skills Working knowledge of dementia care regulations and best practices Excellent written and verbal communication skills Compassionate, patient, and adaptable demeanor Comfort using technology, scheduling systems, and documentation tools CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed Benefits Double time pay on major holidays Free employee meals Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (no limit) Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, and EAP Claiborne Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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