Memory Care Activities Director/Living Well Coordinator

American House Senior Living Communities; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative senior housing company is seeking a Living Well Coordinator to lead memory care activities. This role involves planning and executing a diverse range of therapeutic programs that enhance the quality of life for residents with memory disorders. You will foster meaningful relationships, support families, and drive a culture of caring within the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and have a knack for creative programming, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in dementia care preferred.
• Ability to lead activities for various functional levels.

Responsibilities

• Creates a therapeutic program calendar of events 7 days/week.
• Oversees continuing education programs for team members and families.

Skills

Dementia Care

Activity Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Memory Care or Related Field

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Memory Care Activities Director/Living Well Coordinator Position Summary

The process owner of the Living Well memory care activity program at American House is the Living Well Coordinator (LWC). The LWC is responsible for ensuring a person-centric philosophy and the development of an innovative memory care activities program. The LWC will plan, direct, facilitate, and evaluate the overall activity program. The LWC will provide a creative memory care activity program based upon the dimensions of wellness which include physical, cognitive, life skill, social, spiritual, creative and sensory programming. These programs will be meaningful and purposeful. Additionally, the LWC will also establish nurturing relationships within the community as well as supporting family members through ongoing activity education and support.

Qualifications and Required Experience for Living Well Coordinator:

• Related degree or experience in memory care and/or dementia care.
• Minimum of 2 years of dementia and related memory disorders experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with program implementation for a memory care population.
• Ability to lead activities for a memory care population for different functional levels.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule.
• Actively express support for residents, staff, family members and guests.
• Previous experience motivating others in fun and creative activities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Problem solving and logic skills.
• Interpersonal savvy.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities for Living Well Coordinator:

• Creates or oversees a diverse and therapeutic program calendar of events 7 days/week.

• Coaches all staff members as to the importance of programming and how to lead activities when the LWC is not available.
• Continually evaluates effectiveness of program and demonstrates ability to implement changes as necessary utilizing the provided Memory Care playbook guide and score card for goals setting.
• Conducts orientation for new team members ensuring all new employees are knowledgeable of the goals, policies, and procedures for their involvement with activities.
• Oversees continuing education programs for both Memory Care team members as well as family members pertaining to programming.

• Oversee all facets of the Living Well Program and development of a innovative activities calendar.
• Perform welcome orientation with new residents and family members.
• Consistently displays a genuine care for others and drives a culture of caring within the Memory Care neighborhood.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

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Company Overview

Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.