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Position Summary: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Activity Coordinator to join
our senior living community's Memory Care Department. The Activity Coordinator will play
a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents with memory-related
challenges, such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease. As the Activity Coordinator, you will
be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing engaging and stimulating
activities tailored to the unique needs and abilities of our Memory Care residents. Your
primary goal will be to create a supportive and enjoyable environment that promotes
socialization, cognitive stimulation, and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Activity Planning and Implementation:
• Develop and implement a diverse range of activities and programs that cater
to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional needs of Memory Care
residents.
• Conduct assessments to understand residents' interests, preferences, and
abilities, and use this information to create individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including healthcare
professionals and family members, to ensure activities are appropriate and
aligned with residents' care plans.
• Plan and execute group activities, including arts and crafts, music therapy,
exercise programs, games, reminiscing sessions, and other intellectually
stimulating programs.
• Provide one-on-one interactions and personalized activities for residents
who may require individual attention.
• Willing and able to drive residents in the company vehicle when needed
2. Documentation and Evaluation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of resident participation, progress,
and responses to various activities.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of activities and programs, seeking
feedback from residents, families, and staff to make necessary
improvements.
• Prepare reports and summaries on resident engagement, progress, and
overall well-being for review by the Memory Care Department and other
relevant parties.
3. Communication and Collaboration:
• Foster open and effective communication with Memory Care team member residents, families, and volunteers to ensure a comprehensive approach to
resident care.
• Collaborate with other departments within the senior living community to
coordinate intergenerational programs, outings, and special events that
involve Memory Care residents.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers assisting with
activities, ensuring they understand and follow established guidelines and
protocols.
4. Safety and Engagement:
• Create a safe and inclusive environment that promotes the physical and
emotional well-being of residents.
• Proactively identify potential risks and hazards related to activities and take
appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Encourage active resident participation by promoting a sense of purpose,
engagement, and socialization within the Memory Care community.
• Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, gerontology, psychology, social work, or a
related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working with individuals with memory-related challenges,
preferably in a senior living or healthcare setting.
• Understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of individuals with dementia
or Alzheimer's disease.
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles, techniques, and best practices
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage
multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families,
staff, and volunteers.
• Compassionate and patient approach when working with individuals with memory
impairments.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet the varying cognitive and physical abilities of
residents.
• Proficiency in using technology for activity planning, documentation, and
communication.
Ability and Experience requirements:

• Must have criminal record clearance.
• Must attend required amount of training programs each year.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.