Memory Care Activity Coordinator
Senior Lifestyle · St Charles, IL · Yesterday
On-siteHealthcare$21.5/hrFull-time
Pay
Pay starts at $21.50
About the role
Responsible for the implementation of Memory Care Program points of distinction while promoting and integrating the mission and philosophy of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
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 positions primary focus. 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 process to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.
Requirements
- Level of Formal Education: Associate’s Degree preferred
- Area of Study: Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
- Years of Experience: 1-3+ years
- Type of Experience: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Senior Recreation Programming, and Management
- Special Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant.
Qualifications
- Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
- Proven Leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming.
Skills and Ability
- Personal Attributes: Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.
Schedule
Not specified