Memory Care Activity Coordinator

Monarch Communities; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Mahwah, NJ is seeking a Full Time Memory Care Activity Coordinator to develop and oversee a resident engagement program within the Memory Care Neighborhood. You will design activities to meet the needs and interests of residents, document histories with family input, and coordinate social programs with staff.

The role requires strong communication, time management, and the ability to work weekends; experience with dementia preferred.

Qualifications

• One to three years related experience leading activities for the elderly
• Experience with dementia and Alzheimer's preferred
• High school diploma or higher education preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary
• Flexible schedule with at least one weekend day
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and ability to learn new apps

Responsibilities

• Design and develop recreation and activity programs to meet residents' needs and interests in Memory Care.
• Create resident histories and profiles with family involvement and share summaries with staff.
• Coordinate and schedule social programs for Memory Care, including events and activities.
• Create monthly social program calendars and distribute them to staff and residents.
• Coordinate programs with other departments and staff across the community.
• Pursue partnerships with local organizations for programming opportunities.
• Assist in training and orientation for volunteers.
• Drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
• Attend in-service training and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent decision making

Flexible scheduling

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position: Full Time Memory Care Activity Coordinator

Location: Brandywine Mahwah 814 Wyckoff Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Pay Range: $19.50 - $20.50 per hour

Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Job Overview

The Memory Care Activity Director is responsible for developing and administering a comprehensive resident engagement and activity program to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the Residents within the Memory Care Neighborhood.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assumes the responsibility for the design and development of recreation and activity programs to meet the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of the Residents in his neighborhood with the help of the Activity Director.


• Creates resident histories and profiles with family involvement. Summarizes information from histories. Shares information with associates as well as develop activities based on these interests


• Assumes responsibility for scheduling and coordinating miscellaneous social programs for Memory Care (i.e., educational programs, entertainment programs, special events, games, group programs, spiritual services, etc.)


• Creates a monthly social program calendar, has the calendars printed, and distributes them to community personnel and residents


• Coordinates programs with other departments in the community and interfaces with all personnel as appropriate


• With the help of the Activity Director seeks partnerships with local organizations to engage in programming at the community


• Assists with the development and provision of training and orientation programs for volunteers


• Drive the community vehicle for resident outings


• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled


• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures


• Other duties as assigned

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

Benefits Offered (Full Time)

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision


• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability


• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance


• FSA (Commuter/Parking)


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus


• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation

$20-$20