Cottage Care Director (Memory Care Activity Director / Recreational Therapist)

Cottage Care Director (Memory Care Activity Director / Recreational Therapist) – Spring Arbor of Kinston

Kinston, NC | Full-Time

Lead with purpose. Create moments of joy. Make Memory Care feel like home.

Do you have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia? Spring Arbor of Kinston is looking for a compassionate, creative, and experienced Cottage Care Director to lead our Memory Care programming and create meaningful moments for our residents every single day.

This role blends leadership, team development, resident advocacy, and innovative programming into one deeply meaningful career.

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Has 5+ years of experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• Has experience as a Recreational Therapist, Activity Director, Memory Care Program Director, or in a similar leadership role
• Holds an LPN or Med Tech certification (highly preferred)
• Is passionate about creating engaging, person-centered programming that promotes dignity, purpose, and joy
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys leading and inspiring a team

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and oversee all Memory Care team members, including Med Techs, CNAs, and caregivers
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop your Cottage Care staff
• Conduct onboarding, ongoing education, and state-required training
• Build a positive, collaborative, resident-centered team culture
• Partner with the Executive Director and Resident Care Director to drive operational excellence and regulatory compliance

Memory Care Programming & Resident Engagement

• Develop and oversee innovative, person-centered activities and life enrichment programming
• Create meaningful opportunities that support cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being
• Incorporate life skills, sensory experiences, reminiscence programs, and therapeutic engage...