Memory Care Coordinator Assistant

Merakey; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform access

Care.com for backup care services

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey in Coraopolis, PA, seeks a Memory Care Coordinator Assistant to support residents with IDD and Alzheimer’s/Dementia in a Memory Care Home. The role reports to the Memory Care Coordinator and Program Director.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, escorting residents, implementing goals, guiding activities, organizing events, and directing staff within Memory Care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Preferably experience with individuals having intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Alzheimer and Dementia spectrum.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents’ activities of daily living, including toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Escort residents to and from scheduled program classes.
• Implement individual goal plans, alternate or backup activities, and document residents’ attendance and progress in the Day Program.
• Provide guidance in social, recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities.
• Assist in organizing and conducting special events and off-campus trips.
• Offer direction to Residential Services staff working in Program areas of the Memory Care Home.

Skills

IDD experience

AD/D dementia experience

Communication skills

Caregiving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Memory Care Coordinator Assistant

Location: Coraopolis, PA

The Memory Care Coordinator Assistant provides escort service, direct care, and program assistance to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Alzheimer's/Dementia (AD/D) in a Memory Care Home setting. The role works under the direction of the Memory Care Coordinator and Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents’ activities of daily living, including toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Escort residents to and from scheduled program classes.
• Implement individual goal plans, alternate or backup activities, and document residents’ attendance and progress in the Day Program.
• Provide guidance in social, recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities.
• Assist in organizing and conducting special events and off‑campus trips.
• Offer direction to Residential Services staff working in Program areas of the Memory Care Home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; related work experience preferred.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Preferably experience with individuals having intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Alzheimer and Dementia spectrum.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan – both pre‑tax and Roth options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay – access your pay when you need it.
• Access to the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package: https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply.