Memory Care Coordinator

Senior Lifestyle; York (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator to champion our Embrace philosophy across residents, families and staff. You will oversee Memory Care operations in partnership with the Memory Care Director and Health and Wellness teams, and drive high-quality, person-centered programs daily.

The role requires 1–3+ years in dementia care, an associate degree preferred, and certifications such as Activity Director or Dementia Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred in Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or related field.
• 1-3+ years of experience in Alzheimer's/Dementia care and senior recreation programming.
• Certifications: Activity Director Certified, Certified Dementia Practitioner, or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Embrace philosophy in all aspects of the role for residents, families and staff.
• Implement and oversee the six pillars of Embrace.
• Daily oversight of Memory Care operations in partnership with Memory Care Director and Health & Wellness team.
• Lead 5-7 programs per day; plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident activities; encourage participation.
• Provide education, training, and hands-on support to community staff with community managers.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree preferred

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

Wednesday - Sunday 830a-5p

• 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. 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.