Journey Activity Coordinator
About The Position
The Journey Activity Coordinator works in the Memory Care Department of a senior living community and plans, organizes, and leads activities tailored to residents’ needs, interests, and abilities. The role aims to enhance residents’ quality of life by fostering socialization, cognitive stimulation, emotional well-being, and a safe, inclusive environment. The coordinator assesses residents’ interests and abilities, develops individualized activity plans, and collaborates with healthcare professionals, families, staff, volunteers, and other departments. Activities may include arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise programs, games, reminiscing sessions, outings, and other stimulating programs. The role also includes one-on-one engagement, maintaining participation and progress records, evaluating programs, preparing reports, and supporting staff and volunteers. The coordinator must be willing and able to drive residents in a company vehicle when needed. The position is part-time, with a Sunday–Monday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed location is The Vincent in San Rafael, California, and the salary range is $22.00–$26.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
- Previous experience working with individuals with memory-related challenges, preferably in a senior living or healthcare setting.
- Understanding of the 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, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
- Compassionate and patient approach when working with individuals with memory impairments.
- Ability to adapt activities to residents’ varying cognitive and physical abilities.
- Proficiency in using technology for activity planning, documentation, and communication.
- Willingness and ability to drive residents in the company vehicle when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Educational background in recreational therapy, gerontology, psychology, social work, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement activities and programs addressing residents’ cognitive, physical, social, and emotional needs.
- Assess residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities and use the information to create individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to align activities with residents’ care plans.
- Plan and lead group activities such as arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise, games, reminiscing, and other stimulating programs.
- Provide one-on-one interactions and personalized activities for residents who need individual attention.
- Drive residents in the company vehicle when needed.
- Maintain accurate, current records of resident participation, progress, and responses to activities.
- Evaluate activity effectiveness and seek feedback from residents, families, and staff to make improvements.
- Prepare reports and summaries about resident engagement, progress, and well-being.
- Communicate with team members, residents, families, and volunteers to support comprehensive resident care.
- Coordinate intergenerational programs, outings, and special events with other departments.
- Guide and support staff and volunteers assisting with activities, ensuring they follow established guidelines and protocols.
- Create a safe and inclusive environment and identify and mitigate potential activity-related risks and hazards.
- Encourage resident participation, purpose, engagement, and socialization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
