Memory Care Engagement Specialist

Willow Ridge of NC; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Training & Orientation

Supportive Leadership Team

Positive, Team-Focused Work Enviroment

Career Growth & Advancement

Job summary

Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activities Coordinator to join our team. You will plan and lead engaging activities tailored to residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, promoting cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and socialization.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, CNA preferred, and experience in memory care or senior care settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Experience working with Memory Care, Alzheimer's, dementia, senior living, skilled nursing, assisted living, or long-term care residents preferred.
• Activities, recreation, caregiving, or senior engagement experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia-friendly activities and approaches to resident engagement is a plus.
• Compassionate, patient, creative, dependable, and energetic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and lead both group and individual activities.
• Ability to safely assist residents, including pushing wheelchairs when needed.
• A genuine passion for improving the quality of life of older adults.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, and leading daily activities specifically designed for residents with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and memory-related conditions.
• Developing meaningful programming that supports cognitive stimulation, physical activity, creativity, socialization, and emotional well-being.
• Leading activities such as music, arts and crafts, sensory activities, games, exercise, reminiscing, holiday celebrations, and special events.
• Adapting activities to each resident's abilities, interests, preferences, and stage of memory loss.
• Encouraging resident participation through patience, creativity, and positive reinforcement.
• Creating opportunities for one-on-one engagement for residents who may not participate in group activities.
• Building trusting relationships with residents and helping create a calm, welcoming, and engaging Memory Care environment.
• Assisting residents safely to and from activities, including wheelchair assistance when needed.
• Maintaining activity calendars, supplies, participation records, and required documentation.
• Communicating resident interests, behaviors, preferences, and participation with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Collaborating with nursing, caregivers, families, and other departments to support resident-centered care.
• Helping coordinate special events, celebrations, family activities, and community programs.

Skills

Compassionate

Creativity

Patience

Communication

Organization

Energetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activities Coordinator to join our team. You will plan and lead engaging activities tailored to residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, promoting cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and socialization.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, CNA preferred, and experience in memory care or senior care settings.