Memory Care Activity Coordinator

WP Engine, Inc.; La Grange (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator in La Grange, IL to lead daily Memory Care operations, promote the Embrace philosophy, and collaborate with the Health and Wellness team.

The role requires an Associate’s degree, 1–3 years of dementia care or recreation programming, and proven leadership. You will personally run 5–7 programs daily and train staff to deliver person-centered programming, with full-time hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven Leadership experience.
• Experience working with memory care, dementia care, or senior recreation programming.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Embrace philosophy in all aspects of resident, family, and staff interactions.
• Lead high-quality Memory Care programming with a minimum of 5–7 programs per day.
• Provide education, training, and hands-on support to community staff in partnership with the community managers.
• Oversee daily operations in Memory Care in collaboration with the Memory Care Director and Health and Wellness team.
• Implement and monitor programs to ensure resident/family/staff satisfaction while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree preferred

Job description

35 Shawmut Ave, La Grange, IL 60525-8648, United States Full Time Hourly Rate: n/a

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for theimplementation of Memory Care Program points of distinction while promoting and integrating the mission and philosophy of Senior Lifestyle Corporation. The Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for supporting compliance with all community policies and procedures and applicable state regulations as they apply to Memory Care. The Memory Care Coordinator will be the process champion to implement and oversee the Memory Care points of distinction established in the areas of Embrace Wellness, Embrace Enrichment, Embrace Creativity, Embrace Connection, Embrace Challenge and Embrace Teamwork.

Job Description

• Pay starts at $21.50
• Promote the company’s Embrace philosophy in all aspects of his/her role for residents, families and staff.
• Implement and oversee the six unique pillars of Embrace.
• Daily oversight of the operations in the Memory Care area in partnership with the Memory Care Director and Health and Wellness team.
• Lead high-quality innovative programs in Memory Care. This is the positions primary focus. Person will personally lead a minimum of 5-7 programs per day. Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities. Encourage resident participation in programs.
• Provide education, training, and hands on support to community staff in partnership with the community managers.
• Implement and monitor programs and process to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: Associate’s Degree preferred
Area of Study: Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
Years of Experience: 1-3+ years
Type of Experience: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Senior Recreation Programming, and Management
Special Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant.
Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Skills and Ability:

• Proven Leadership experience.

Personal Attributes: Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off.
• DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.