Memory Care Activities Lead (Living Well)

American House Senior Living Communities; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American House Senior Living Communities in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is seeking a Living Well Coordinator to lead a person-centered memory care activity program, planning, directing, facilitating and evaluating the overall activities offerings.

You will develop a diverse wellness-based calendar spanning physical, cognitive, life skills, social, spiritual, creative and sensory activities, and coach staff to deliver engaging programming.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

Related degree or memory care/dementia care experience

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

American House Senior Living Communities in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is seeking a Living Well Coordinator to lead a person-centered memory care activity program, planning, directing, facilitating and evaluating the overall activities offerings.

You will develop a diverse wellness-based calendar spanning physical, cognitive, life skills, social, spiritual, creative and sensory activities, and coach staff to deliver engaging programming.