Memory Care Director - LPN or Med Tech

Memory Care Director - LPN or Med Tech

Lead with Compassion. Create Moments That Matter.

Spring Arbor of Williamsburg is seeking a compassionate and experienced Cottage Care Director to lead our 24-resident Memory Care neighborhood. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia while mentoring a dedicated team of caregivers.

If you're a servant leader who believes every resident deserves dignity, purpose, and exceptional care, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

You'll oversee the daily operations of our 24-resident Memory Care neighborhood, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure exceptional resident care and an engaging, person-centered environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruit, hire, coach, and develop the Memory Care team
• Lead the daily clinical and operational functions of the Memory Care neighborhood
• Create a warm, safe, and engaging environment that supports residents' independence and quality of life
• Develop and coordinate meaningful, person-centered activities and life enrichment programming
• Complete resident assessments and collaborate on individualized care plans
• Coordinate resident care with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Monitor physician orders and ensure timely follow-through
• Oversee medication administration and maintain regulatory compliance
• Serve as part of the community leadership team, including Manager-on-Duty responsibilities, staff meetings, and community events
• Foster a culture built on teamwork, accountability, compassion, and excellence

What We're Looking For

We're searching for a compassionate leader who enjoys mentoring others while delivering exceptional care to seniors living with memory loss.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• LPN preferred
• Med Tech Certification required if not an LPN - "Cottage Care Coordinator"
• Previous experience in Memory Care, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, or a related healthcare setting preferred
• Experience supporting residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and team members
• Genuine passion for serving older adults with dignity, compassion, and respect

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures
• Experience completing resident assessments and coordinating resident care
• Familiarity with community resources that support seniors and their families
• Understanding of the social, emotional, cognitive, and recreational needs of Memory Care residents

Why Join Spring Arbor?

This is more than a leadership position—it's an opportunity to influence the lives of 24 residents, support their families through every stage of the journey, and develop a team committed to providing exceptional Memory Care.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary based upon licensure (Med Tech or LPN) and previous experience, range begins at $60k.

Cottage Care Coordinator/Director (CCC/CCD)

The Cottage Care Coordinator/Director supports daily cottage operations, resident care coordination, and cottage care staffing under the direction of the Resident Care Director and/or Executive Director. This role helps maintain a safe, supportive, person-centered environment while reinforcing Allegro Living standards, resident rights, applicable state requirements, and quality care practices.

The Cottage Care Coordinator/Director supports cottage care team members, coordinates resident service needs, assists with assessments and care documentation, monitors care follow-through, communicates with families and healthcare professionals, and promotes a positive experience for residents, families, team members, and visitors. The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, dependable, service-oriented, and comfortable supporting a team in a senior living environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, scheduling, and ongoing coaching of cottage care staff.
• Orient new cottage care staff, monitor progress, and reinforce training expectations.
• Coordinate resident care needs in collaboration with the care team and community department heads.
• Complete resident assessments and required documentation in accordance with Allegro Living policies and applicable state regulations.
• Support compliance with applicable state regulations, residents’ rights requirements, safety practices, infection control, confidentiality, and HIPAA expectations.
• Monitor medication administration practices, physician orders, and Medication Administration Records (MAR) to support accuracy, timely follow-through, and appropriate communication with licensed personnel or supervisors.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, physicians, healthcare professionals, team members, and visitors.
• Create and coordinate person-centered activities and life skills programming that support the Cottage Care philosophy.
• Participate as part of the community leadership team, including manager-on-duty coverage, staff meetings, community events, and marketing support as assigned.
• Coordinate or conduct in-service training for cottage care staff as needed.
• Maintain a professional appearance and support community standards that promote positive resident and family experiences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older; state-specific guidelines may apply.
• Experience or training in a senior living, healthcare, memory care, or equivalent setting preferred.
• RN/LPN licensure or a bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Medication Technician certification required if the candidate is not an LPN or RN, where applicable by state regulation and community requirements.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, memory care, or a similar service environment preferred.
• Experience or aptitude working with Alzheimer’s disease and memory-impaired residents preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Must meet applicable background screening, health screening, tuberculosis screening, and drug-free workplace requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation and, where required, a valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and insurability by the community’s automobile insurance carrier.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• You lead and support cottage care staff with clear expectations, follow-through, and professionalism.
• You coordinate resident care needs thoughtfully and communicate concerns promptly.
• You help maintain a person-centered cottage environment that supports dignity, safety, and quality of life.
• You follow documentation, safety, infection control, residents’ rights, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements carefully.
• You work well with residents, families, supervisors, coworkers, physicians, and community leaders.
• You remain calm, organized, and effective in a busy care environment.
• You take ownership of assigned responsibilities and support a positive Allegro Living community experience.

Join Allegro Living and help support a safe, engaging, and person-centered cottage care environment where residents are respected, team members are supported, and quality care is delivered with dignity.