Memory Care Activities Coordinator

Calyx Living; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Calyx Living in Fuquay-Varina, NC is seeking a Memory Care Activities Coordinator to oversee life enrichment for memory-impaired seniors. You will coordinate activities, supervise staff, and ensure all programs meet the needs of residents with memory challenges.

We value a passion for senior care, experience with dementia programming, and flexibility to work weekends. Join a warm team dedicated to enhancing residents' well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of dementia activity programming experience.
• Two-year degree preferred; four-year degree strongly preferred.
• Passion for working with seniors and memory-impaired residents.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise wellness programming across Dimensions of Wellness (physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual).
• Ensure programs address memory care residents' needs.
• Assist with pre-activity assessments, staff training, and coordination of care.
• Meet the Supervisor-in-Charge requirements within 45 days of employment.

Skills

Passion for senior population

Dementia activity programming

Psycho-social model of care

Flexible hours including weekends

Driver's license

Education

Two-year degree or higher (gerontology/healthcare admin/recreational therapy or related)

Four-year degree strongly preferred

Job description

Calyx Living is actively seeking an energetic and creative Memory Care Activities Coordinator for our assisted living community! We are located in beautiful Fuquay-Varina, one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina, and minutes from its two vibrant and historic downtown districts!

Calyx is looking to hire a Memory Care Activities Coordinator who will be 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