Memory Care Activities Lead — Engage & Inspire Residents

Monarch Communities®; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental,

Vision

Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&

Short Term Disability and Long-Term—

FSA (Commuter/Parking)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Resident Referral Bonus

Job summary

Brandywine Mahwah, part of Monarch Communities, seeks a Full Time Memory Care Activity Coordinator to develop and manage engaging programs for residents in the Memory Care Neighborhood.

You will create resident histories, design monthly calendars, coordinate events with other teams, and support volunteers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role prefers 1–3 years in elderly activities, dementia experience, strong communication, and proficient MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• One to three years related experience and/or training in leading/creating activities for the elderly preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer's preferred.
• High school diploma or higher education preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Exhibit strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must work at least one weekend day a week.
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the design and development of recreation and activity programs to meet the residents' needs and interests with support from the Activity Director.
• Creates resident histories and profiles with family involvement and shares information with associates to develop activities.
• Schedules and coordinates social programs for Memory Care (educational programs, entertainment, events, games, group programs, spiritual services).
• Creates a monthly social program calendar and distributes it to staff and residents.
• Coordinates programs with other departments and interfaces with all personnel as appropriate.
• Seeks partnerships with local organizations to engage residents in programming.
• Assists with training and orientation for volunteers.
• Drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
• Participates in in-service training and ensures compliance with regulations and community policies.

Skills

Activity coordination

Communication

Time management

Independent decision making

Flexible scheduling

Weekend availability

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office (Windows)

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Brandywine Mahwah, part of Monarch Communities, seeks a Full Time Memory Care Activity Coordinator to develop and manage engaging programs for residents in the Memory Care Neighborhood.

You will create resident histories, design monthly calendars, coordinate events with other teams, and support volunteers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role prefers 1–3 years in elderly activities, dementia experience, strong communication, and proficient MS Office skills.