Activities Coordinator - Memory Care (Life Enrichment)

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART: Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.

About the role

In this role you will be responsible for the implementation of Memory Care Program points of distinction while promoting and integrating the mission and philosophy of Senior Lifestyle Corporation. The Memory Care Coordinator supports compliance with all community policies and procedures and applicable state regulations as they apply to Memory Care. The Memory Care Coordinator will be the process champion to implement and oversee the Memory Care points of distinction established in the areas of Embrace Wellness, Embrace Enrichment, Embrace Creativity, Embrace Connection, Embrace Challenge and Embrace Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Promote the company’s Embrace philosophy in all aspects of his/her role for residents, families, and staff.
• Implement and oversee the six unique pillars of Embrace.
• Daily oversight of the operations in the Memory Care area in partnership with the Memory Care Director and Health and Wellness team.
• Lead high-quality innovative programs in Memory Care. This is the position's primary focus. The person will personally lead a minimum of 5-7 programs per day.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Encourage resident participation in programs.
• Provide education, training, and hands-on support to community staff in partnership with the community managers.
• Implement and monitor programs and processes to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree preferred in Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
• 1-3+ years of experience in Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Senior Recreation Programming, and Management.
• Special Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant.
• Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.

Skills

• Proven leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming.

Pay

$20/hour, with a salary range of $25-$27 based upon experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.
• Access to DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.