Resident Service Director - Memory Care

Position Summary:

Oversee and promote the residents' health and wellness through regular visits with each resident, resident assessment, and ongoing communication with the resident care team.

Lead with Compassion. Serve with Purpose. Honor Every Moment.

At Legacy Senior Living, we believe that every person living with memory loss deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and grace. As the Resident Services Director - Memory Care, you will lead with compassion and clinical excellence, ensuring residents receive individualized, holistic care that honors their story and promotes comfort, safety, and joy.

This is more than a leadership role-it's a calling to serve with heart, guide with skill, and make every day meaningful for residents, families, and team members alike.

Your Role in the Legacy Mission

As the Resident Services Director - Memory Care, you will champion health and wellness within our specialized memory care neighborhood. You'll partner with the Resident Services Director and Executive Director to ensure every care plan supports not just medical needs-but emotional connection, spiritual peace, and a sense of belonging.

Through your leadership and compassion, you'll help ensure Legacy Senior Living remains a trusted home where love and care never fade.

What You'll Do

Resident Health and Wellness

• Meet regularly with each resident to provide health and wellness checks, addressing medical and emotional needs with sensitivity and care.

• Complete comprehensive assessments prior to move-in, upon condition changes, and as required by policy and regulation.

• Review all medical reports before move-in to ensure residents' needs can be met within the community's capabilities and regulatory standards.

• Order medications and oversee medication administration processes in accordance with physician orders and state guidelines.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of medication documentation and administration records.

• Collaborate with the Resident Services Director to develop and maintain individualized service plans for all residents.

• Maintain open, ongoing communication with residents, families, physicians, and outside care providers.

• Coordinate additional health or therapy services as needed and support transfers to or from hospitals or other facilities.

• Provide compassionate counseling to residents and families navigating memory-related challenges.

• Participate in on-call rotation for medical questions and emergencies.

• Coordinate residents' dietary needs with the Food Service Director and ensure nutrition aligns with care plans.

• Communicate changes in condition with the Resident Services Director, Executive Director, and physicians to maintain continuity of care.

• Monitor infection control compliance and ensure a clean, safe, and nurturing environment.

• Maintain accurate and confidential wellness files for all residents.

Training and Regulatory Compliance

• Facilitate and document OSHA training to ensure all team members meet safety and compliance standards.

• Lead and assist in training programs related to residents' health, wellness, and dementia care best practices.

• Partner with the Executive Director to coordinate and track all state-required training for regulatory compliance.

• Mentor and coach team members to promote excellence in resident-centered care and adherence to Legacy's mission.

Why You'll Love It Here

At Legacy Senior Living, you'll be part of a faith-driven community where your leadership, compassion, and expertise make a daily difference. We value your growth and invest in your success-professionally and personally.

We offer:

• Competitive pay + leadership incentives

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Paid time off & 401(k) with company match

• Telehealth and employee wellness programs

• A supportive, family-like environment built on purpose and respect

Who You Are

• A compassionate, patient, and skilled healthcare professional passionate about memory care

• Licensed nurse (LPN or RN) preferred

• Experienced in dementia or Alzheimer's care within senior living or healthcare settings

• Knowledgeable in assessment, care planning, and regulatory compliance

• A strong communicator and empathetic leader

• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented

• Must pass background checks and meet all state and licensing requirements

Join Our Legacy

If you're ready to lead a team with heart, support residents with understanding, and guide families with hope-join Legacy Senior Living, where every moment matters and every act of care leaves a lasting legacy.

Qualifications

• Current state nurses license (RN preferred)
• Minimum of one year experience in assisted living industry or health care
• Ability to respond during off-duty hours to questions and emergencies as scheduled
• Has a passion for Alzheimers care.

Knowledge Requirements

• Nursing practices and standards for older adults
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to assisted living

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical task for extended periods of time. When supporting, lifting or transferring residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used.

In a typical eight- hour day, employee will:

• Stand/walk up to six hours a day
• Sit up to four hours a day
• Frequently support up to 70 pounds
• Occasionally lift/carry up to1 5 pounds
• Frequently kneel, bend, and reach
• Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed