Living Well Coordinator

American House Senior Living Communities

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About The Position

Living Well Coordinator Position Summary
The process owner of the Living Well memory care activity program at American House is the Living WellCoordinator (LWC). The LWC is responsible for ensuring a person-centric philosophy and thedevelopment of an innovative memory care activities program. The LWC will plan, direct, facilitate, andevaluate the overall activity program. The LWC will provide a creative memory care activity programbased 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 familymembers 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 whenthe LWC is not available.
• Continually evaluates effectiveness of program and demonstrates ability to implement changesas necessary utilizing the provided Memory Care playbook guide and score card for goalssetting.
• Conducts orientation for new team members ensuring all new employees are knowledgeable ofthe goals, policies, and procedures for their involvement with activities.
• Oversees continuing education programs for both Memory Care team members as well as familymembers pertaining to programming.
• Oversee all facets of the Living Well Program and development of a innovative activitiescalendar.
• Perform welcome orientation with new residents and family members.
• Consistently displays a genuine care for others and drives a culture of caring within the MemoryCare neighborhood.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees