Memory Care Activities Lead - Engaging Residents Daily

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine's Sibley Memorial Hospital Memory Care department is seeking an activities coordinator to develop person-centered programs and promote resident engagement. The role involves creating weekly and monthly activity schedules, evaluating programs to reflect residents' backgrounds and abilities, and supervising volunteers during in-house activities and community outings.

Strong empathy, leadership, and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and Hospital and departmental policies necessary for job performance.
• Strong empathy and compassion for elderly residents.
• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with team members.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Strong communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Tech-savvy with experience in smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and home entertainment devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centered programs promoting engagement and independence.
• Familiarity with recreational therapy practices is advantageous.
• Create and manage weekly and monthly activity programs that are engaging and promote independence.
• Evaluate therapeutic programs to reflect residents' backgrounds, participation, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity, and related skills.
• Provide one-to-one activities for residents who are uncomfortable participating in group activities.
• Supervise volunteers for in-house activities and community outings.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Leadership

Independent decision making

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tech-savvy with devices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or two years of college

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine's Sibley Memorial Hospital Memory Care department is seeking an activities coordinator to develop person-centered programs and promote resident engagement. The role involves creating weekly and monthly activity schedules, evaluating programs to reflect residents' backgrounds and abilities, and supervising volunteers during in-house activities and community outings.

Strong empathy, leadership, and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft