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Memory Care Activity Coordinator

Senior Lifestyle

St. Charles, ILFull-time$21.5/hrPosted 4w agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.5/hr
Location
St. Charles, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Senior Lifestyle is hiring a Memory Care Activity Coordinator. The Memory Care Activity Coordinator promotes the company's Embrace philosophy for residents, families, and staff. This role involves implementing and overseeing the six unique pillars of Embrace, with a primary focus on leading high-quality innovative programs in Memory Care. The coordinator will also provide education, training, and hands-on support to community staff.

Key focus areas include 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, and Oversee the operations in the Memory Care area in partnership with the Memory Care Director and Health and Wellness team.

Successful candidates bring 1-3+ Years Experience, Alzheimer's/Dementia Care, and Senior Recreation Programming. Important skills include Promote Embrace Philosophy, Implement Embrace Pillars, Oversee Embrace Pillars, Daily Oversight Of Memory Care Operations, Lead Innovative Programs, and Planning Resident Activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Promote Embrace PhilosophyImplement Embrace PillarsOversee Embrace PillarsDaily Oversight of Memory Care OperationsLead Innovative ProgramsPlanning Resident ActivitiesCoordinating Resident ActivitiesEvaluating Resident ActivitiesEncourage Resident ParticipationProvide EducationProvide TrainingHands on SupportImplement ProgramsMonitor ProgramsPromote Programming ExcellenceMaintain High SatisfactionFiscally Responsible MannerLeadership ExperienceInnovative ProgrammingPerson-Centered Programming

Qualifications

1-3+ Years ExperienceAlzheimer's/Dementia CareSenior Recreation ProgrammingManagement ExperienceFluent EnglishCOVID-19 VaccinationAssociate's DegreeSocial WorkRecreation TherapyPsychologyActivity Director CertifiedCertified Dementia Practitioner

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

  • Pay starts at $21.50
  • 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. 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

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. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. 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.

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