Dementia Specialist

Position Summary

CareOne Harmony Village is seeking an experienced and compassionate Dementia Specialist to lead clinical excellence, staff education, and resident-centered programming for individuals living with memory impairment. This leadership role collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure best-in-class dementia care, optimal resident placement, and ongoing staff development.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership & Program Management

• Ensure timely, compliant documentation in accordance with federal/state regulations and facility policies
• Serve as a subject matter expert and role model in dementia care best practices
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning
• Conduct cognitive assessments and reassessments (at least every 6 months or as needed)
• Collaborate with Director of Wellness (DOW) to ensure appropriate resident placement and care levels
• Communicate reassessment outcomes with families and guide care transitions
• Maintain strong partnerships with healthcare providers and external vendors
• Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for residents and staff

Education & Staff Development

• Design and implement monthly dementia training programs for all departments
• Deliver onboarding and ongoing education to ensure staff competency in dementia care
• Assess staff learning needs through observation and performance feedback
• Provide 1:1 coaching and mentoring for staff requiring additional support
• Educate dietary and other departments to enhance resident experience (e.g., dining engagement)
• Lead family education sessions on dementia care and progression

Resident Services & Care Support

• Support care partners in managing behavioral and cognitive challenges
• Participate in pre-admission and ongoing assessments to ensure appropriate placement
• Assist in new resident onboarding and family transitions
• Monitor care plan compliance and collaborate with departments for updates
• Foster a warm, structured, and calming environment throughout the community
• Work collaboratively with private aides to ensure alignment with care standards

Marketing & Outreach

• Partner with marketing team on community education initiatives and outreach events
• Participate in pre-admission assessments to support occupancy goals
• Contribute to community reputation as a leader in dementia care

Program Oversight & Collaboration

• Review and align activity programming with resident cognitive levels
• Meet regularly with department leaders to ensure staff readiness and training compliance
• Participate in Manager-on-Duty rotation and leadership meetings
• Support internal promotion and staff career development within Harmony Village

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience working with individuals with dementia or memory impairments
• Prior management or leadership experience required

Licensure/Certification

• Active RN, MSW, or OT license
• Dementia certification required

Key Competencies

• Expertise in dementia care models and behavioral interventions
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Organizational and compliance-focused mindset

Why Join CareOne Harmony Village

• Work in a specialized, mission-driven memory care environment
• Make a measurable impact on residents, families, and staff
• Opportunity to lead innovative dementia programming
• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture