Staff Development and Training Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Saratoga Medical is looking to hire a Staff Development and Training Lead to work nursing/memory care facilities across Massachusetts. Package will include a competitive rate, paid time off and benefit options. This is NOT a travel position, but does require driving responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN), gerontology, education, instructional design, psychology, social work, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT), or equivalent dementia-focused credentials.
• 3-5+ years of experience in dementia care, long-term care, or healthcare education/training.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or adult education (e.g., creating e-learning, workshops, or certification programs).

Key Responsibilities

• Research and stay current on the latest evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research in dementia care.
• Design and develop engaging training curricula, including online modules, in-person workshops, train-the-trainer programs, interactive scenarios, case studies, videos, quizzes, and assessments.
• Create comprehensive training materials such as facilitator guides, participant handbooks, slide decks, job aids, and e-learning content.
• Develop resources for ongoing staff education, such as refresher courses, quick-reference tools, or annual in-service updates.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, certification standards (e.g., from organizations like NCCDP or Alzheimer's Association), and continuing education requirements.

Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.