Memory Care Activities Coordinator
On-siteMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Create or oversee a diverse and therapeutic program calendar of events 7 days/week, ensuring activities address physical, cognitive, life skill, social, spiritual, creative, and sensory dimensions. Coach all staff members on programming importance and activity leadership, while conducting orientations for new team members regarding goals, policies, and procedures. Continually evaluate program effectiveness using the Memory Care playbook guide and score card to implement necessary changes. Oversee continuing education programs for both Memory Care team members and family members. Establish nurturing relationships within the community and support family members through ongoing activity education.
Required Qualifications
- Related degree or experience in memory care and/or dementia care
- Ability to lead activities for a memory care population for different functional levels
- Computer skills
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule
- Actively express support for residents, staff, family members and guests
- Previous experience motivating others in fun and creative activities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Problem solving and logic skills
- Interpersonal savvy
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
- Teamwork
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of dementia and related memory disorders experience preferred
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