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Memory Care Coordinator Assistant

Senior Lifestyle

Elgin, ILFull-time$22/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22/hr
Location
Elgin, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Senior Lifestyle is hiring a Memory Care Coordinator Assistant. The Memory Care Coordinator Assistant promotes the company's Embrace philosophy, implements and oversees its six unique pillars, and provides daily oversight of Memory Care operations. This role primarily focuses on leading high-quality, innovative programs, assisting in planning and evaluating resident activities, and encouraging participation. The assistant also educates and supports community staff.

Key focus areas include Promote the company’s Embrace philosophy in all aspects of the role., Implement and oversee the six unique pillars of Embrace., and Provide daily oversight of Memory Care operations with the Director and Health and Wellness team..

Successful candidates bring 1-3+ Years Experience, One Of: Activity Director Certified/Certified Dementia Practitioner/Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, and English Fluency. Important skills include Promote Embrace Philosophy, Implement Embrace Pillars, Oversee Embrace Pillars, Lead Innovative Programs, Planning Resident Activities, and Coordinating Resident Activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Promote Embrace PhilosophyImplement Embrace PillarsOversee Embrace PillarsLead Innovative ProgramsPlanning Resident ActivitiesCoordinating Resident ActivitiesEvaluating Resident ActivitiesEncourage Resident ParticipationProvide EducationProvide TrainingProvide Hands on SupportImplement ProgramsMonitor ProgramsMonitor ProcessMaintain Resident SatisfactionMaintain Family SatisfactionMaintain Staff SatisfactionLeadershipInnovative Person-Centered Programming

Qualifications

1-3+ Years ExperienceAlzheimer's/Dementia Care ExperienceSenior Recreation Programming ExperienceManagement ExperienceFluent EnglishCOVID-19 VaccinationAssociate's DegreeDegree in Social WorkDegree in Recreation TherapyDegree in PsychologyDegree in Related FieldActivity Director Certified

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

$22.00 Starting 

  • Tuesday - Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00PM schedule 
  • 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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