Activity Coordinator, Memory Care - Full Time

Benchmark Senior Living; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Memory Care Programming Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents through tailored programming. This full-time position involves organizing and implementing activities that cater to the psychological, social, and emotional needs of individuals in a nurturing environment. With a focus on relationship building, you will collaborate with residents, families, and community organizations to create enriching experiences. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including paid training, wellness programs, and a 401k plan with company match. Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

8 holidays & 2 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in Assisted Living/Sub Acute Rehab preferred.
• Flexible schedule, willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement community programming for residents.
• Oversee scheduling of events, trips, and group functions.
• Produce and distribute a monthly community newsletter.

Skills

Dementia Care

Event Coordination

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) Certification

Job description

Activity Coordinator, Memory Care - Full Time

Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, 448 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States of America Req #1038

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.

We are looking for a Memory Care Programming Coordinator to join our team! As part of the Benchmark memory care team, your role will be to organize and implement programs designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our programming is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Programming Coordinator supports and assists in all necessary programming.

Memory Care Programming Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinating, overseeing, implementing and evaluating community programming to enhance resident’s experience, while developing and cultivating relationships with current residents, families and with community organizations.
2. Overseeing scheduling of events, trips, meetings, rooms, and group functions.
3. Developing, promoting, coordinating and overseeing community events.
4. Editing, producing and distributing a monthly community newsletter.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
2. Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) Certification preferred.
3. Three years' experience in Assisted Living and/or Sub Acute Rehab setting a plus.
4. Certification and/or Experience in Dementia Care preferred.
5. Flexible Schedule- willing to work on weekends and holidays.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

1. 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays.
2. Discounted Meal Program.
3. Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms.
4. Associate Referral Bonus Program.
5. Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs.
6. 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
7. Tuition Reimbursement Program*
8. Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status.