Memory Care Activity Coordinator

Senior Lifestyle; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator in Illinois to lead memory care programs and oversee daily operations in collaboration with the Memory Care Director and Health & Wellness team.

You will drive high-quality, person-centered programming, with a minimum of 5-7 activities daily, while ensuring compliance with policies and state regulations. Strong leadership and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Area of Study: Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or related field.
• Years of Experience: 1-3+ years.
• Special Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant.
• Language: Fluent English to perform duties and communicate with supervisors, staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead 5-7 memory care programs per day.
• Oversee operations in Memory Care with the Memory Care Director and Health/Wellness team.
• Educate and train community staff in partnership with community managers.
• Implement and monitor programs to promote excellence and resident, family and staff satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

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 the implementation 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.

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 the implementation 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 including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use 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.