The Activities Coordinator (Valeo Coordinator) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating meaningful engagement opportunities for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This non-clinical role supports the memory care neighborhood by creating person-centered activities that promote cognitive stimulation, social connection, emotional well-being, physical activity, and daily purpose.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate engaging group and individual activities for residents in the memory care neighborhood.
- Implement dementia-specific programming that supports residents' cognitive, social, emotional, sensory, spiritual, and physical well-being.
- Adapt activities to meet the varying interests, abilities, and stages of dementia of each resident.
- Gather resident life stories, interests, and preferences to create meaningful and personalized engagement opportunities.
- Ensure a full calendar of activities and enrichment programs is delivered seven days per week in accordance with the community's memory care philosophy.
- Create a positive, welcoming, and stimulating environment that encourages resident participation and success.
- Assist with planning special events, celebrations, family programs, outings, and intergenerational activities.
- Maintain resident participation records and document individual engagement as required.
- Conduct resident interest surveys and gather feedback to enhance programming.
- Post and distribute monthly, weekly, and daily activity calendars.
- Collaborate with Wellness, Dining, and other departments to provide a holistic resident experience.
- Communicate observations regarding resident engagement and well-being to the Wellness Director and interdisciplinary team.
- Develop positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
- Assist with transportation and accompany residents on community outings as needed.
- Recruit, coordinate, and work alongside volunteers during activities and events.
- Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and program areas.
- Accommodate evening, weekend, and special event programming when needed.
- Follow all safety procedures, emergency protocols, and community policies.
- Promote the community and memory care program in a positive and professional manner.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Recreation, Human Services, Gerontology, Education, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of one to two years of experience in activities, recreation, life enrichment, memory care, senior living, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with older adults, particularly individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, preferred.
- Knowledge of person-centered dementia care and engagement techniques.
- Creative, energetic, patient, compassionate, and enthusiastic approach to serving older adults.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, if driving responsibilities are required.
- Successful completion of company dementia training and specialized memory care programming education.
- Ability to lift up to 40-50 pounds, stand for extended periods, bend, reach, push, and pull as needed.