MEMORY SUPPORT RECREATION COORDINATOR

Covenant Woods; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plans

Meal perks

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, VA is looking for a Full-Time Memory Support Recreation Coordinator. This role involves developing and implementing therapeutic recreation services for residents living with dementia in a secure environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in dementia care, strong organizational skills, and a passion for improving the quality of life for older adults. Covenant Woods offers competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Active CTRS certification or relevant experience in activities programming with memory-impaired individuals required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with older adults and/or in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Must have Dementia care experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, coordinate, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation services for dementia residents.
• Ensure a balance of programming to meet residents' needs.
• Serve as primary support dog handler.

Skills

CTRS certification

Dementia care experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

College degree

Job description

Covenant Woods in Hanover VA, a Continued Care Retirement Community, is a multi-faceted organization which allows for unparalleled growth for our employees. Covenant Woods provides a truly unique experience – not only for the residents who call Covenant Woods home, but for our team of dedicated, compassionate, and talented employees who choose to make Covenant Woods their second home.

Covenant Woods is seeking to hire a Full -Time, Memory Support Recreation Coordinator. The coordinator is primarily responsible for the development, organization, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic recreation services and programs in a secure Memory Support Neighborhood. They ensure there is an appropriate balance of structured programming to meet the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, sensory, and spiritual needs of residents living with dementia, while maintaining compliance with Department of Social Services. They will also serve as primary support dog handler.

SOME JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Active CTRS certification, ACP, or relevant experience in activities programming with memory-impaired individuals required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with older adults and/or in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Must have Dementia care experience.
• College degree preferred.
• Must be able to coach others in dementia programing.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft 365 (Windows, Outlook, Excel, and the ability to learn new applications.
• Work requires standing and walking for all or most of the workday.

Covenant Woods recognizes that our continued success is thanks to our employees. Our commitment is to offer employees a great work environment with competitive pay, great benefits and perks. In addition to pay, Covenant Woods’s total compensation includes health and wellness plans, meal perks and paid time‑off as well as an assortment of other benefits that aim to increase financial security, offer professional development, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life.