Dementia Care Program Director

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A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Stone Bridge, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

We invite you to join our newest team at the Stone Bridge Center for Health & Rehabilitation!

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Dementia Care Program DirectorLocation: 139 Toddy Hill Rd., Newtown, CT 06470

What You'll Do:

As the Dementia Care Program Director, you will lead a team dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. You will oversee daily operations, develop and implement engaging programs, train and mentor staff, and collaborate with families to provide support and education.

Key Responsibilities of a Dementia Care Program Director:

• Develop, implement, and oversee engaging memory care programs tailored to residents’ cognitive, social, and physical needs.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to create and monitor personalized care plans.
• Develop and implement dementia care programs that enhance residents’ quality of life
• Lead and train staff on best practices in dementia care
• Collaborate with families to provide education, resources, and emotional support
• Support hiring and mentorship of dementia care staff
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Lead quality assurance initiatives to improve care services

If you are a dedicated leader with a passion for creating a community where residents feel safe, valued, and engaged every day, we invite you to apply for the Dementia Care Program Director position!

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Stone Bridge family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Support for professional growth and development
• A collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Memory Care Director:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, recreational therapy, nursing, social work, gerontology, or a related field (preferred).
• Certification in Dementia Care (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in memory care, dementia care, recreation therapy, or senior living management.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in staff training and development.
• Deep understanding of dementia care techniques, including person-centered and behavioral interventions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster relationships with residents, families, staff, and community partners.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to long-term care and memory care.

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.