Memory Care Activity Coordinator

Monarch Communities®; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking a Full Time Memory Care Activity Coordinator for Brandywine Mahwah in Mahwah, NJ. You will develop and administer engaging resident programs tailored to memory care needs, with a focus on compassion and community.

Responsibilities include creating histories, scheduling events, coordinating with staff, and partnering with local groups. A flexible schedule and weekend availability are required; pay ranges from $19.50 to $20.50 per hour, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading/creating activities for the elderly preferred.
• Experience with dementia/alzheimer's preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Flexible schedule with at least one weekend day per week.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop recreation and activity programs to meet residents' needs and capabilities in Memory Care.
• Create resident histories with family involvement and share findings with staff to tailor activities.
• Schedule and coordinate social, educational, entertainment, and religious programs for Memory Care.
• Develop a monthly social program calendar, print, and distribute it to staff and residents.
• Coordinate programs with other departments and engage all personnel as appropriate.
• Pursue partnerships with local organizations to enhance programming.
• Assist with training and orientation for volunteers on activities.
• Drive the community vehicle for resident outings.
• Attend all in-service trainings as scheduled.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and community policies.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Decision making

Flexibility in schedule

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Brandywine Mahwah by Monarch Communities

Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

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.