Memory Care Activities Coordinator

The Variel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Variel is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant for its Mezzanine Care unit. You will plan and conduct programs that support wellness for residents with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and you will help create daily, weekly and monthly calendars.

You will train staff, collaborate with the Life Enrichment Director, and adapt activities to resident needs while maintaining materials and coordinating the memory care newsletter.

Qualifications

• At least two years of work experience in activities/life enrichment.
• Experience working with seniors with dementia preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English language.
• Must have a passion to work with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct programs such as art activities, entertainment, brain games, and other wellness activities.
• Create daily, weekly and monthly calendars/schedules.
• Assist with gathering information and materials for the memory care newsletter.
• Maintain an adequate supply of activity materials, books, puzzles, magazines and games.
• Lead residents on how to use technology programs and train care staff to assist.
• Train staff on activity-related programs.
• Continuously adapt and grow the activity program and introduce new ideas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years experience

Dementia care experience preferred

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English language

Passion for seniors

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Adobe products

Job description

The Variel is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant for its Mezzanine Care unit. You will plan and conduct programs that support wellness for residents with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and you will help create daily, weekly and monthly calendars.

You will train staff, collaborate with the Life Enrichment Director, and adapt activities to resident needs while maintaining materials and coordinating the memory care newsletter.