Pearl Director
Company: Phoenix Senior Living
Role summary
Pearl Director is a role at Phoenix Senior Living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-26. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Pearl Director
- Company
- Phoenix Senior Living
- Location
- Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-26
You’ll love this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors by leading a specialized memory care program. It’s a rewarding role that values your compassion and leadership skills, offering a chance to truly shape the daily experiences and quality of care for residents in a supportive community setting.
Job description
Description
The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach is seeking a Pearl Director to join their team!
The Pearl Director reports directly to Executive Director.
PURPOSE
The Pearl Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the Memory Care neighborhood. This position promotes and integrates the philosophy of Phoenix Senior Living to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives we serve through ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embrace. Responsibilities include but not limited to assisting in recruiting, hiring and training of associates in the community; completing staffing, scheduling, and daily reviews of timekeeping reports. Responsible for associate recognition and engagement, performance management and evaluations. Responsible for facilitating resident care in-services and the completion of Personalized Service Plans. Responsible for the oversight of a successful wellness resident centered activity and community outreach program for the whole full service Phoenix Senior Living community.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Resident Care
Plans, organizes, develops and leads the overall management of Memory Care neighborhood(s) in accordance with federal, state, local laws and Phoenix Senior Living standards, guidelines and regulations
Facilitates the Personalized Service Plans (PSP), daily assignment development and monitoring ongoing process and practices
Prior to move-in, reviews the resident’s file and schedules the family meeting to discuss resident demographics; coordinates the health care needs with the Wellness Director; ensures resident has a current personalized service plan according to Phoenix policy and government guidelines
Maintains updated Resident Service Information (via book and/or electronic database) according to Phoenix policy
Participates in and manages the assessment process to determine tier of service with the appropriate staffing levels
Participates with the Program & Outreach Director to ensure a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation
Partners with Food & Beverage Director to schedule and plan special event and ensure food & dining is properly incorporated into the appropriate dimensions of wellness
Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action
Compliance/Safety
Ensures compliance with state assisted living regulations
Participates in the creation and monitors community correction plans
Monitors the quality of care within the community
Remains updated and communicates state regulation changes to all associates
Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA)
Acts as Lead in an emergency (e.g. elopement, fire, disaster, etc.) according to the chain of authority identified in the community disaster plan
Participates in the risk management programs
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service to the elderly, preferred.
2 – 5 years department management experience in senior living/skilled nursing as well as demonstrated supervisory and management skills
Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
Multi-department experience strongly recommended
Extensive knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to schedule, orientate and train staff
Understanding of infection control procedures
Demonstrate the ability to Plan and Organize
Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress
Proficient in using MS Office
Understands and develops Personalized Service Plans
Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance tools
Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines
Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills
Understands basic concepts of risk management