Memory Care Activities Director

About the Role

The Memory Care Activities Director manages a team of Resident Assistants and serves as the dementia care expert in the community. They plan activities for residents with varying cognitive abilities, recruit volunteers, develop and execute Morning Pointe's Meaningful Day™ approach, and provide dementia care training to all associates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operations of Lantern Programming and create appropriate programming for residents with dementia.
• Present interactive memory care training.
• Address residents' complex dementia behaviors with an interdisciplinary team.
• Plan and conduct monthly caregiver support groups.
• Lead Lantern Program Weekly Review meetings.
• Maintain the department budget and ensure a safe environment.
• Complete resident profile forms and document participation in activities.
• Communicate with residents' families and responsible parties.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for various activities.
• Maintain involvement in the local community and represent Morning Pointe.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in geriatric and memory care.
• State certification or ability to earn it within one year.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Teaching and training experience preferred.
• Additional certifications in dementia care or related areas are desirable.
• Valid driver's license and First Aid/CPR certification.

Physical Requirements

This position is classified as heavy physical demand, requiring:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
• Ability to meet general health requirements and perform physical tasks.

Time distribution per 8-hour work shift:

• Sitting: 4-5 hours (alternates with standing or walking as needed).
• Walking: 1-2 hours (alternates with sitting occasionally and standing frequently).
• Standing: 2-3 hours (alternates with sitting occasionally and walking frequently).

Lifting and carrying requirements:

• 1-10 lbs: Constantly (paper, files, resident charts).
• 11-20 lbs: Frequently (equipment and supplies).
• 21-35 lbs: Constantly (equipment and supplies).
• 36-50 lbs: Constantly (equipment and supplies).
• 51-75 lbs: Occasionally (transferring of residents).

Functional requirements include constant standing and walking, frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning, and stretching. Finger and hand dexterity, visual and hearing acuity, and the ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions are essential. Basic mathematical computations are also required.