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.