Activities Coordinator - Memory Care (Life Enrichment)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Village of Briarcliff Manor (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Club at Briarcliff Manor is seeking an Activities Coordinator - Memory Care (Life Enrichment) to implement a six-pillars Embrace program and lead engaging daily memory care activities. You will collaborate with the management team to ensure quality resident experiences and staff support in a community setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in dementia care or senior recreation programming, and hold an associate degree or higher with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Area of Study: Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
• Years of Experience: 1-3+ years.
• Special Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English to perform duties.
• Skills and Ability: Proven Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily oversight of the Memory Care area in partnership with the Memory Care Director and Health and Wellness team.
• Lead a minimum of 5-7 programs per day in Memory Care.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
• Provide education, training, and hands-on support to community staff in partnership with community managers.
• Implement and monitor programs to promote excellence in programming and resident/family/staff satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Activities Coordinator - Memory Care (Life Enrichment)

• Full-time
• Community Name: The Club at Briarcliff Manor
• Hourly Rate Minimum: $25.00
• Hourly Rate Maximum: $27.00
• Compensation: USD 25.00 - USD 27.00 - hourly

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for the implementation of Memory Care Program points of distinction while promoting and integrating the mission and philosophy of Senior Lifestyle Corporation. The Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for supporting compliance with all community policies and procedures and applicable state regulations as they apply to Memory Care. The Memory Care Coordinator will be the process champion to implement and oversee the Memory Care points of distinction established in the areas of Embrace Wellness, Embrace Enrichment, Embrace Creativity, Embrace Connection, Embrace Challenge and Embrace Teamwork.

Salary range: $ 25- $ 27 based upon experience.

• 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 position's primary focus. The 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 processes to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Pay: $20/hour.

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.
Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Skills and Ability:

• Proven Leadership experience.

Personal Attributes: Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming

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.