Memory Care Director

Full Time | $20–$25 per hour

Charter Senior Living at Augusta Gardens is seeking an exceptional Memory Care Director—a compassionate, hands-on leader with proven experience in dementia care, life enrichment, and resident-centered programming. If you are dedicated to improving the lives of older adults and thrive in a role that blends leadership, creativity, and meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

At Charter, we are committed to enhancing the human spirit through purposeful care, teamwork, and heartfelt service. We want every associate to feel they have not just a job, but a lasting and fulfilling career.

To Enhance the Human Spirit

Serve with Heart
Serve with Purpose
Serve with Courage
Have Fun While Serving

Charter Senior Living invests in your success, wellbeing, and work–life balance. Benefits include:

• Daily Pay with ZayZoon
• Flexible schedules
• Free medical insurance plan option
• Paid training, paid time off, and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance options
• Perfect attendance bonus program (up to $100/month)
• Referral bonus program
• Career advancement and promotion pathways
• Reliable hours and stable scheduling
• Supportive leadership and a workplace where your voice is valued

The Memory Care Director leads the daily operations, programming, staff development, and regulatory compliance within our Memory Care Neighborhood. This role champions Charter Senior Living's Flourish Memory Care philosophy—Restore, Enrich, Connect, Create, Engage, and Contribute—and ensures that every resident receives individualized, meaningful care that promotes dignity, comfort, and joy.

You will collaborate with the management team to design and implement therapeutic programming, support resident engagement, drive occupancy goals, and maintain the highest standards of service excellence.

This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about dementia care, skilled in leadership, and committed to elevating the resident experience.

• Lead day-to-day Memory Care operations with a resident-first mindset
• Train, coach, and support Memory Care associates in partnership with the Health & Wellness Director
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, Charter policies, and Flourish program standards
• Develop meaningful therapeutic and life enrichment programming tailored to resident needs
• Partner with residents' families, offering support, education, and open communication
• Monitor behavioral trends, develop care strategies, and support staff in managing dementia-related challenges
• Participate in community events, tours, and initiatives that support occupancy development
• Serve as a role model of professionalism, compassion, and service excellence

Education & Certifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strongly preferred: Activities Director Certification, CDP, CTRS, or related credentials

Experience

• Minimum 3 years working with seniors; at least 1 year focused on dementia care
• 3–5 years leading programming or Memory Care initiatives
• Experience supporting behavioral needs, educating families, and training staff

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication
• Program development and planning expertise
• Problem-solving, time-management, and change-management ability
• Compassionate, resident-focused, proactive, and professional

Supervision

• Oversees Memory Care resident care associates, in coordination with the Health & Wellness Director and Memory Care Coordinator/Program Assistants (as applicable)

"It truly feels like a family at Charter."
"The residents are an extension of my family now."
"Charter actually lives its values—they put people first and genuinely enhance the human spirit."
"I love that we are encouraged to 'Have Fun While Serving.' The residents lift my spirit as much as I lift theirs."