Magnolia Trails Director (Memory Care Director)

Sonida Senior Living · Dalworthington Gardens, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Find your joy here, at The Waterford on Cooper, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match & much more! The Waterford on Cooper, a premier retirement community in Arlington, Texas, provides quality care to residents in an Assisted Living and Memory Care community. What we offer you: Flexible scheduling Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective. SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs Company support for educational and learning opportunities Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances* 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance Employee Assistance Program Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts PTO available day one Paid Training *Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status Eligibility based on location Magnolia Trails Director (Memory Care Activities) Responsibilities include: Develop and implement a monthly programming calendar based on the resident preferences. Train new staff on the Magnolia Trails Pillars and expectations. Ensures a safe environment for the residents by following Prohibited Items and Safety Check policies. Communicate with family members and provide ongoing support and education. Conduct informative tours for prospective residents and their family members when necessary. Qualifications: Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. College credits required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Care aide and CNA positions in senior living are hands-on roles that require both physical stamina and genuine emotional resilience. In Texas, CNAs must hold an active certification through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, while caregiver and aide positions may not require formal certification but typically involve on-the-job training.

What catches many new hires off guard is the physical demand — you will be on your feet for the full shift, assisting with transfers, repositioning, and mobility support. Memory care roles add another layer, as working with residents experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's requires specialized patience and de-escalation skills. Most facilities offer shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and many in the DFW area provide tuition assistance programs for aides looking to advance into nursing.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

Your day typically begins with morning routines — helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting to breakfast. Throughout the shift, you will assist with meals, escort residents to activities, monitor for changes in behavior or health, and document everything in the care log. Vital signs checks happen at regular intervals, and you will be the first person to notice if something seems off with a resident.

The team dynamic is close-knit. You will work alongside other aides, report to the charge nurse, and communicate with families who visit. In memory care units, redirection and engagement activities are a big part of the role — keeping residents calm, oriented, and socially active. The work is physically and emotionally demanding, but many aides describe deep bonds with the residents they care for and a sense of purpose that keeps them in the field long-term.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nursing Assistant positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $18.53/hr ($38,542/yr). The typical range is $17.96 – $21.73/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $35,859/yr

DFW Median $38,542/yr

Experienced (90th) $49,088/yr

vs. National Median -8.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.