Memory Care Activities Coordinator

***$750 Hiring Bonus to be paid out $250 at hire/$250 at 6 months/ $250 at end of first year***

The Memory Care Activities Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and implementing all resident activities and excursions for Journey Care residents with input and assistance from the Journey Care Director. The Journey Coordinator is responsible for all programming, organizing, scheduling, budgeting, facilitating, and directing the overall operations of the activities and excursions. Excursions should be planned weekly with the intention of exploration, creativity, enjoyment, and scenic drives should only be planned once a month unless the weather is unfavorable.

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

• The primary responsibility is to provide an active and engaging atmosphere throughout the community through implementation of calendars created. Promote resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities that offer a variety that stimulates the mind, motivates the body, and rejuvenates the spirit. This includes excursions, minimum of one special event planned, evening movie showings, exercise sessions in morning and afternoon, games, projects with purpose that connect residents to those outside of the community, and other such activities monthly suitable for the level of cognitive skills.
• Ensure activities and events acknowledge, meet, and celebrate the cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity and interests of the residents.
• At WellQuest Living Communities, personally meet with each new resident within seven (3) days of move-in to introduce yourself along with asking the likes and dislikes of resident for entry into LifeLoop.
• Ensure that the department is staffed, and activities are planned seven days a week, excursions a minimum of once a week. There should be no less than four (4) excursions in a month unless a driver is unavailable, or the vehicle is incapacitated.
• This position may require you to work weekends or a portion thereof including flexibility for an event or activity in the evening.
• All excursions involve research; making reservations, consent from family for attendance and payment, establishing pricing for excursions, previewing venues, anticipating and meeting comfort needs of residents during excursions, ensuring the safety of residents, communicating with scheduled drivers, and supplying any details needed.
• Create, develop, promote to family, plan and attend special events held at or hosted by the community relevant to activities or as directed by Journey Director.
• Actively encourage resident participation in all excursions, events and activities through conversation and direction.
• Assist in hiring, monitoring performance, and supervision of assistants in accordance with company policy.
• As directed, plan, schedule, prepare and conduct staff in-services for activity personnel alongside Journey Care Director.
• Monitor compliance with Department’s budget through the effective and timely completion of Monthly Spend Downs.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures for proper use of Petty Cash in conjunction with performance of job duties.
• Ensure all necessary vendor/entertainer invoices are completed accurately, timely and in accordance with all company policies and procedures. This includes the timely and accurate completion of W-9 submissions from the vendor/entertainer when new to community and outside of the scheduled entertainment provided by Programs Director.
• Ensure knowledge remains current regarding senior activities through completion of offered continuing education courses and networking opportunities with other community professionals.
• Develop, implement, and manage a “Resident Birthday” program at the community that minimally includes a monthly celebration, day of acknowledgement with card and treat.
• Develop, recruit, manage and schedule Community Volunteers. Complete and maintain all required logs and paperwork associated with the Community’s Volunteer Program with the assistance of the Journey Care Director.
• Accurately and timely perform all clerical work connected with the position (e.g., Monthly Activity Calendar, Connection Total to Corporate, Community TV Displays and daily agendas.)
• Aid in community marketing effort through interactions with all potential residents, family members and referral sources. Greeting each and providing details of activities, events and outings offered.
• Collaborate with Programs Director in Assisted Living regarding combined events, outings or activities as well as getting scheduled entertainment and outing schedule monthly.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress attire.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• Perform other duties consistent with position and/or as assigned by Journey Care Director or Corporate Director of Programs.

Qualifications

- Must have Assisted Living and Memory Care Experience

- CPR/First Aid Certified

- Must be 18 or older

- Must be able to pass a background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $250