Activities / Dementia Program Coordinator - Assisted Living - Houston

Activity Directors Network; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic Activities / Dementia Program Coordinator at a premier senior living provider in Houston. This role involves leading a team to facilitate engaging activities for residents experiencing cognitive impairments, ensuring a person-centered approach in programming. The ideal candidate will have a background in Geriatrics, Psychology, or Education, along with management experience and strong supervisory skills. Join a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of the elderly, and become part of a family-oriented team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience required.
• BA degree in Psychology, Geriatrics, or Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for residents with cognitive impairments.
• Oversee Memory Enrichment and Dementia programs.

Skills

Management Experience

Supervisory Skills

Microsoft Office

Activity Facilitation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Geriatrics

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Activities / Dementia Program Coordinator - Assisted Living - Houston

Exciting ground floor opportunity for a high energy Activities / Dementia Program Coordinator.

Belmont Village at West University is an upscale premier provider of senior living services for the elderly. We are seeking a "hands-on" Coordinator with a background in Geriatrics, Psychology, Education or Recreation Therapy to lead this team.

In this role you will:

1. Coordinate and Facilitate a wide variety of events and activities for residents with beginning to mid stage Memory Cognitive Impairment diagnosis.
2. Interface with and provide information to resident's family members through meetings, special events and quarterly meetings.
3. Oversee the Memory Enrichment and Dementia programs.
4. Train, direct and supervise caregivers and activity staff for this department.
5. Model and maintain the integrity of the "person centered" programming.

You will need to possess the following qualifications:

1. Minimum of 2 years Management experience.
2. Minimum of a BA degree in a related field - such as Psychology, Geriatrics, Education.
3. Minimum of 1 year experience working with the elderly.
4. Proven Supervisory skills.
5. Competency with Microsoft Office and Publisher.
6. Preference will be given to candidates with 1+ years hands-on residential activity facilitation in a dementia or developmental disabled environment.

We offer a full line of excellent benefits and pay commensurate with experience. The only thing more beautiful than the surroundings at Belmont Village is the people with which you will work. COME FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, BECOME PART OF THE FAMILY.

To apply fax your resume to: 281-292-7585, or email: [e-mail] Subject line: ADPC/HOU

Belmont Village at West University
2929 West Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77025

For more information regarding Belmont Village or for a virtual tour, visit us at www.belmontvillage.com.

Belmont Village is an EOE/Drug Free work place.