Memory Care Program Leader: Meaningful Engagement & Growth

Byron Health Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Byron Wellness Community in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator to lead memory care programming and enrichment that supports residents’ wellbeing. You’ll collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to create meaningful activities and up-to-date life histories.

The role requires experience in dementia care, strong communication, and the ability to educate families and staff on engagement techniques. Full-time position with weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Dementia Certification preferred.
• Activities Director Certification or activities experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of dementia care experience required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to educate, support, and collaborate with residents, families, and team members.
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate meaningful programs and activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and organizational information.
• Analytical yet approachable with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing memory care programming.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating memory care programs and activities.
• Creating meaningful engagement opportunities for residents living with dementia.
• Updating resident life histories and memory care resources.
• Collaborating with nursing, therapy, resident engagement, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educating team members, families, and volunteers on memory care approaches and engagement techniques.
• Assisting with the development of memory care goals, care plans, and interventions.
• Participating in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Working with consultants and healthcare professionals to continuously improve memory care programming.
• Monitoring program effectiveness and implementing improvements as needed.
• Providing guidance and support to team members caring for residents living with memory loss.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and community partners.
• Conduct and document resident assessments and psychosocial progress as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Educate & collaborate

Program planning

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's Degree preferred

Dementia Certification preferred

Activities Director Certification or experience preferred

Job description

Byron Wellness Community in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Memory Care Coordinator to lead memory care programming and enrichment that supports residents’ wellbeing. You’ll collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to create meaningful activities and up-to-date life histories.

The role requires experience in dementia care, strong communication, and the ability to educate families and staff on engagement techniques. Full-time position with weekend requirements.