Memory Care Activities Coordinator

calyxseniorliving; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Calyxseniorliving is looking for an energetic Memory Care Activities Coordinator to work at their assisted living community in North Durham. The role involves coordinating and supervising activities, ensuring engagement for seniors with memory challenges.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with seniors, experience in activity programming, and a relevant educational background. Flexibility and a valid NC driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of activity programming experience with dementia population.
• Current North Carolina's driver's license required.
• Commitment to special needs of residents with memory impairment.

Responsibilities

• Implement a stimulating activity program focused on Dimensions of Wellness.
• Coordinate pre-admission assessments and staff training.
• Ensure all programs address the needs of the memory care population.

Skills

Activity programming with dementia population

Passion for working with seniors

Understanding of psycho-social model of care

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Two-year degree in gerontology or related field

Four-year degree strongly preferred

Job description

Calyx Living is actively seeking an energetic Memory Care Activities Coordinator for our assisted living community located in beautiful North Durham off the Eno River and just minutes from Duke University, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham's vibrant entertainment district.

The Memory Care Activities Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and supervision of programming, staffing, and life enrichment when working with seniors in need of assistance with memory or other cognitive issues associated with the aging process.

Memory Care Activities Coordinator Responsibilities

• Implement a stimulating activity program focused on the Dimensions of Wellness including physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual activities
• Ensure that all programs will address the needs of our memory care population
• Assist with the pre-admission assessments, staff training, coordination of care
• Meet the requirements to act as a Supervisor-in-Charge within the first 45 days of employment

Memory Care Activities Coordinator Qualifications

• Demonstrates a passion to work with the senior population
• A minimum of two years of activity programming with the dementia population.
• Ideally will have at least a two-year degree in gerontology, healthcare administration, recreational therapy or related field, with a four-year degree strongly preferred
• Understand and be committed to the psycho-social model of care and the special needs of residents with memory impairment
• Willing to work flexible hours including a weekend day for planned activities and events
• A current North Carolina's driver's license

If you are passionate about working with seniors and people needing high quality memory care in a senior living setting, please apply below.