Memory Care Activities Lead - Dementia Programs

Providence Place Senior Living; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Providence Place Senior Living in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Connections Activities Coordinator for Memory Support to lead dementia-focused programs. You will manage a team of Activities Associates and craft a balanced calendar of meaningful activities that engage residents physically, mentally and spiritually.

The role requires prior dementia-care experience, strong leadership, organization and communication skills, and the ability to drive residents on outings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with residents with dementia and activities programming.
• Experience planning activities for seniors.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Energetic, personable, creative and a natural leader.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication, both spoken and written.
• Understanding of aging's physical and emotional aspects.
• Comfortable with computers and activities software.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bachelor/degree in recreation or therapeutic recreation or Activity Director Certification; management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a balanced monthly calendar of programs for residents with dementia.
• Lead, train and coach Activities Associates.
• Build community partnerships for volunteering and intergenerational activities.
• Keep residents active with brain fitness, exercise, games and music.
• Transport residents on outings using vehicle and bus.
• Assist with hospitality during activities (food, drinks, snacks).
• Maintain activities software, TV calendars, volunteer info and monthly reports.
• Partner with Executive Director and campus departments on program success.

Skills

Dementia care

Activities programming

Team leadership

Event planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Computers

Aging knowledge

Mobility & lifting

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Recreation/therapeutic recreation degree

Activity Director Certification

Management experience

Job description

Providence Place Senior Living in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Connections Activities Coordinator for Memory Support to lead dementia-focused programs. You will manage a team of Activities Associates and craft a balanced calendar of meaningful activities that engage residents physically, mentally and spiritually.

The role requires prior dementia-care experience, strong leadership, organization and communication skills, and the ability to drive residents on outings.