CCDI Program Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate memory care programming that supports residents with dementia and cognitive impairment.
• Provide person-centered interventions that promote engagement, independence, and quality of life.
• Partner with nursing, social services, therapy, and activities teams to support individualized resident care plans.
• Monitor resident responses to programming and adjust approaches to meet changing cognitive and behavioral needs.
• Educate and support staff on best practices for dementia care and communication techniques.
• Support families through education, resources, and participation in care planning and memory program activities.
• Ensure programs and documentation meet federal, state, and facility regulatory standards.
• Track participation, outcomes, and program effectiveness through documentation and reporting.
• Promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for residents with memory loss.

Qualifications

• Experience working with residents or patients with memory or cognitive impairment required.
• Completion of Bachelors' Degree with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing, or Social Work preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations governing long-term care.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.