Senior Living Memory Care Program Director

Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park seeks a Senior Living Memory Care Program Director to support residents within our Garden House community.

Benefits

Full‑time Employees

Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
Free daily meal every shift.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance.
Pet insurance and team member discounts.
Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.

Part‑time Employees

Free daily meal every shift.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
Pet insurance and team member discounts.
Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

Operational Performance

Ensures regulatory compliance.
Maintains records and documentation per policy.
Assists RCD/GHD in training all Garden House Team Members.
Assists RCD/GHD in communicating with families regarding residents engagement.
Assists with evaluation of incoming residents and periodic re‑evaluation to assure that interests are identified and activity needs are met.
With GM and GHD coordinates daily activity routine of the Garden House, including any specialized activities.
With ALPD, works on coordinating some activities/events all AL/IL and GH residents can be included in.
Plans, coordinates and participates in a variety of dementia‑appropriate activities, social events and outings for residents according to engagement program standards.
Orders supplies, schedules, and sets up all activities in the Garden House.
Provides GM and GHD with daily status reports on all Garden House residents.
Assists GHD with ensuring that the neighborhood is clean, orderly and secure in all common and activity areas.
While working closely with the Garden House Team, the Program Director may provide assistance with housekeeping, laundry, meals, as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Resident Satisfaction

Provides leadership in creating and maintaining the highest standards of Garden House activities.
Meets with residents and families regularly as directed.
Ensures that residents’ activity needs are being met with attention to individuality & dignity while maintaining an optimal level of functional ability in a professional and safe manner.
Ensures that the Garden House team is fully trained in the Inspire Connection activity program.
Acknowledges residents’ special days (i.e., anniversaries and birthdays). Arranges and coordinates diverse holiday celebrations.
Tracks resident activity participation and adjusts calendar events accordingly.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent. (Must be at least 18 years of age.)
Two years’ experience in Dementia care.
Senior living experience preferred.
Must meet all requirements of background checks and requirements needed.

Physical Requirements

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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