Memory Living Manager

Kanata, ON, CanadaPosted Sep 29, 2026

Job description

The Opportunity Do you have a passion for supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and the leadership skills to inspire a dedicated care team? As the Memory Living Manager at Chartwell, you’ll lead a specialized neighborhood that focuses on the social impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia, creating a secure, engaging, and relationship-centered home.

Your role

will be the bridge between residents, families, and team members—ensuring everyone works together to deliver the highest quality of life possible. What You’ll Do Lead and oversee all aspects of the Memory Living Neighborhood, ensuring program standards are met Build strong, trust-based relationships with residents and families as the primary point of contact Develop and implement individualized, person-centered life plans Support and coach team members, fostering a positive, collaborative work environment Coordinate family conferences, care meetings, and educational opportunities Ensure the neighborhood environment is clean, safe, and engaging Promote meaningful daily activities that encourage spontaneity and social connection What You’ll Bring Minimum of two years' experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia in a residential setting Minimum of two years' experience in a healthcare or senior living management, preferred Current nursing license (RPN/LPN) in the province of employment and, or a degree in gerontology, social work/social service worker, therapeutic recreation, or related field Specialized training in dementia care methods (GPA, P.

I.E.C.E.S., Montessori, Dementia ability), an asset Exceptional communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills Strong leadership abilities with a track record of fostering team collaboration Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Valid Driver’s License, or reliable means of transportation What We Offer A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for leadership development and career growth A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents Additional Requirements Flexible availability, including potential evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations Willingness to travel within the province for training or support Commitment to confidentiality and health & safety standards Comfort using AI and other digital platform systems and tools to support daily work Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

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