Who We Are

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents. We are currently hiring.

About This Career Opportunity

The Memory Care Director:

• Oversees day-to-day operations and maintains high quality, innovative programming and services for those residents in Memory Care.
• Supervises all staff, develops family relations, provides education to staff and families. 
• Maintains a person-directed atmosphere of meaningful engagement and community to maximize the holistic wellness of each resident.
• Works closely with Health Care Coordinator(s) to ensure that residents' health care needs are monitored and met by their respective health care providers.

Are You Qualified?

Here's what you need:

• Degree in therapeutic activity, gerontology, social worker or related field.
• Two to three years healthcare management/supervisory experience, current CPR certification and demonstrated clinical competency.
• Experience in direct provision of dementia care services in long-term care or community based setting.
• Has working knowledge of Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8.

• Possesses current First Aid Certification.

• Sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults, the aging process and dementia care are essential.

• Ability to interact successfully with residents, volunteers, families, and staff.

• Must exhibit initiative, energy, and creativity in developing programming to meet resident needs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
• Flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.
• much more

*Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training

“Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”