Memory Care Activities Lead & Team Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Providence Place Senior Living seeks a full-time Connections Activities Coordinator for the Memory Care Neighborhoods at our Lancaster campus. You will lead a team of Activities Associates, plan a balanced calendar of dementia-friendly programs, and foster meaningful engagement for residents, promoting independence and joy.

Responsibilities include training staff, building partnerships, coordinating outings, and maintaining calendars and reports using our activities software.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience with residents with dementia and activities programming.
• Prior experience planning activities for seniors.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative and a natural leader.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of aging and related needs.
• Comfortable with computers and activities software.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• College degree in recreation or therapeutic recreation, Activity Director Certification, or prior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a balanced monthly calendar of programs for residents with dementia.
• Lead, train, and coach Activities Associates and set the program tone.
• Build partnerships for volunteering and resident-led activities.
• Keep residents active with engaging activities and events.
• Transport residents on outings using company vehicles, including a 14-passenger bus.
• Serve snacks and beverages during activities.
• Maintain calendars, volunteer information, and monthly reports.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and other departments campus-wide.

Skills

Experience with dementia residents

Activities programming

Great communicator

Strong organizational skills

Motivates residents and co-workers

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree in recreation or therapeutic recreation

Activity Director Certification

Previous management experience

Tools

Activities software

Job description

Providence Place Senior Living seeks a full-time Connections Activities Coordinator for the Memory Care Neighborhoods at our Lancaster campus. You will lead a team of Activities Associates, plan a balanced calendar of dementia-friendly programs, and foster meaningful engagement for residents, promoting independence and joy.

Responsibilities include training staff, building partnerships, coordinating outings, and maintaining calendars and reports using our activities software.