Memory Care Coordinator Assistant

About the role

The Memory Care Coordinator at Senior Lifestyle Corporation is responsible for implementing and overseeing the Memory Care program points of distinction, promoting the company's Embrace philosophy, and leading innovative programs in Memory Care.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Embrace philosophy in all aspects of the role for residents, families, and staff.
• Implement and oversee the six unique pillars of Embrace: Embrace Wellness, Embrace Enrichment, Embrace Creativity, Embrace Connection, Embrace Challenge, and Embrace Teamwork.
• 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, personally leading a minimum of 5-7 programs per day.
• Aid 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 community managers.
• Implement and monitor programs and processes to promote excellence in programming while maintaining high levels 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 to perform job duties and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming.

Qualifications

• Acceptable fluency in English to perform job duties and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
• Proven Leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven Leadership experience.
• Personal Attributes: Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming.

Benefits

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.