What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Memory Care position at Harmony Senior Services?
Harmony Senior Services, a certified Great Place To Work and one the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry, is seeking a Memory Care Director to join the leadership team at its Harmony at Reynolds Mountain. This community features Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Secured Assisted Living resident settings and is an employer of choice in an area known for its rich history and culture. Discover an ideal life/work balance in artful Asheville, NC!
The Director of Memory Care (DMC) reports directly to the Executive Director (ED) and is responsible for the overall leadership and daily operations of the Harmony Square neighborhood. This role is focused on creating and maintaining a safe, engaging, and person-centered environment for residents, while ensuring clinical compliance with all applicable regulatory standards. The DMC actively oversees resident safety, behavior expressions, routines, and support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
In close collaboration with the Healthcare Director, the DMC provides leadership and direction to medication technicians and nursing assistants, supporting the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care. As the designated process owner of the Harmony Square Points of Distinction, the HSD ensures the consistent implementation of the Dining with Dignity Program, daily engagement programming, and other core components that promote dignity, independence, and overall well-being.
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
- Level of formal Education: Current valid and unencumbered license to practice as an RN or LPN in the State in which the community is located.
- Areas of Study: Nursing. Experience in caring for geriatric individuals and those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia strongly preferred.
- Years and type of Experience: 1-2 years’ experience required; 3 or more years' experience preferred.
- Special Certificates: Current CPR certification required. Dementia training or Certified Dementia Practitioner preferred or eligible for certification.
Skills & Abilities Required:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening and night shift and weekends.
- Ability to be on-call after hours.
- Ability to act as the Manager-on-Duty on selected weekends
- Experience with Behavior Expressions redirection and interventions.
Why Should You Apply?
- The opportunity to positively impact the lives of residents and their families
- Excellent team support, job satisfaction, and opportunity for growth
- Culture of empowerment and entrepreneurship
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
Will you answer the call and apply your passion to the Harmony way? Contact Nicole Dickens, Talent Acquisition Specialist at ndickens@harmonyseniorservices.com for more information.