Discover Your Purpose with Us at Discovery Village at the Forum Assisted Living!

As Memory Care Director, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the Memory Care Director, your role includes leading our dementia and memory care program to ensure residents receive compassionate, individualized care and engagement. You will oversee program development, compliance, and team leadership while creating a safe, supportive, and life-enriching environment.

Position Highlights:

• Status: Full Time
• Schedule: 40 hours per week; on-call for emergencies and staffing/scheduling needs
• Location: Fort Myers, FL
• Rate of Pay: $60,000–$65,000 + 10% Annual Target Bonus

Why You'll Love This Community:

Discovery Village at the Forum Assisted Living offers a warm, collaborative environment where team members feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact every day. The Memory Care neighborhood is an integral part of the community, and leaders have the opportunity to shape a compassionate, structured, and engaging environment for residents and families. With a committed Executive Director, strong operational support, and a culture focused on quality and connection, this community provides a fulfilling and rewarding place to lead, grow, and contribute to exceptional resident care.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Memory Care program
• Design and implement dementia-specific programming, including Life Skills and individualized engagement
• Partner with Activities and Celebrations teams to deliver meaningful daily experiences
• Supervise, train, and support care staff, ensuring compassionate and compliant service delivery
• Lead and coach CNAs and care managers in best practices for dementia care
• Facilitate monthly family support groups and serve as a family liaison
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness to align care plans with clinical needs
• Monitor compliance with all state, local, and federal dementia care regulations; prepare for audits and inspections
• Manage department budgets, staffing, and performance standards
• Serve as the community champion for dementia education and awareness

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year of management experience in dementia/memory care
• Supervisory experience managing CNAs and/or care staff
• Knowledge of dementia care regulations and compliance standards
• Strong leadership, organizational, and coaching skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with electronic care or scheduling systems preferred
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach with a passion for serving individuals with dementia

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) and more for eligible positions
• Thrive in a purpose-driven environment that puts residents first
• Join a collaborative, supportive leadership team that values your voice
• Build meaningful connections and create lasting impact for residents and their loved ones

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6,500 residents nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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