Memory Care Director/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Why The Kensington Reston? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to our team members too! Become part of a community that’s driven by its unique core values: a Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and a Spirit to Serve.

Partner with us to find your path, grow your purpose, and expect the unexpected: deeper connections, better opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, Full-time

Pay Range: $80,000-$88,000 (based on experience) | Location: Reston, VA

About the Role:

Kensington Senior Living is seeking a compassionate and experienced Memory Care Manager to lead our memory care neighborhood and uphold our promise: To Love and Care for Your Family as We Do Our Own. In this role, you will oversee daily care operations, guide a dedicated team of care partners, and serve as a trusted resource for residents and their families navigating the journey of cognitive decline.

This is more than a management role, it is a calling. You will work within a Cognitive Center of Excellence, supported by evidence-based frameworks including the BCAT partnership and Teepa Snow's PAC/GEMS model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the memory care neighborhood, ensuring resident safety, dignity, and well-being
• Lead, mentor, and develop care partner staff through ongoing coaching, training, and performance support
• Conduct and coordinate person-centered care plan meetings in collaboration with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Monitor and respond to changes in resident condition, collaborating with nursing and clinical staff
• Ensure regulatory compliance with state-specific memory care requirements (RCFE, ALFA, or applicable licensure)
• Partner with Life Enrichment to integrate meaningful programming aligned with residents' cognitive profiles
• Support family communication and education around dementia progression and care approaches

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, or a related field

• 2+ years of leadership experience in memory care, assisted living, or a related senior care setting

• Demonstrated knowledge of dementia care best practices and person-centered approaches
• Strong leadership and team communication skills
• Ability to maintain clinical documentation and meet regulatory standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with PAC/Teepa Snow GEMS framework or BCAT assessment tools

• Experience leading or coordinating care plan meetings

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Ongoing professional development and dementia care training
• Career growth within a mission-driven senior living organization
• A culture that truly lives its promise