Living Well Coordinator-Memory Care-Hampton Village
About The Position
Living Well Coordinator Position Summary: REQUIRED to work some WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS The process owner of the Living Well memory care activity program at American House is the Living Well Coordinator (LWC). The LWC is responsible for ensuring a person-centric philosophy and the development of an innovative memory care activities program. The LWC will plan, direct, facilitate, and evaluate the overall activity program. The LWC will provide a creative memory care activity program based upon the dimensions of wellness which include physical, cognitive, life skill, social, spiritual, creative and sensory programming. These programs will be meaningful and purposeful. Additionally, the LWC will also establish nurturing relationships within the community as well as supporting family members through ongoing activity education and support.
Requirements
- Related degree or experience in memory care and/or dementia care.
- Minimum of 2 years of dementia and related memory disorders experience preferred.
- Previous experience working with program implementation for a memory care population.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Creates or oversees a diverse and therapeutic program calendar of events 7 days/week.
- Coaches all staff members as to the importance of programming and how to lead activities when the LWC is not available.
- Continually evaluates effectiveness of program and demonstrates ability to implement changes as necessary utilizing the provided Memory Care playbook guide and score card for goals setting.
- Conducts orientation for new team members ensuring all new employees are knowledgeable of the goals, policies, and procedures for their involvement with activities.
- Oversees continuing education programs for both Memory Care team members as well as family members pertaining to programming.
- Oversee all facets of the Living Well Program and development of a innovative activities calendar.
- Perform welcome orientation with new residents and family members.
- Consistently displays a genuine care for others and drives a culture of caring within the Memory Care neighborhood.
- Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
