Memory Care Coordinator

Great Lakes Mgmt Co•Plymouth, MN

1d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Memory Care Coordinator creates warm, meaningful days for residents living with dementia by developing personalized programming and serving as a resource for residents, families, and the care team. The role plans and leads recreational, therapeutic, and social activities, supports family engagement and education, and coordinates with nursing and other team members to promote residents’ well-being, security, and comfort. The coordinator also manages activity supplies within the established budget, documents event attendance, and follows company personnel directives. The schedule and hours vary to accommodate programmed activities. The position works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment, with periods outdoors in seasonal weather for trips.

Requirements

1–2+ years of experience in dementia care, activities, or senior living.
Patience, creativity, and a sense of humor.
Clear, compassionate communication with families, including during difficult conversations.

Responsibilities

Learn each resident’s abilities, history, and interests and develop customized programming around them.
Plan, prepare, and lead recreational, therapeutic, and social activities to enhance residents’ well-being.
Create and maintain resident profiles to support personalized experiences.
Foster engagement, security, and comfort through innovative programming.
Work with Resident Assistants and volunteers to deliver daily activities.
Co-facilitate the monthly Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group with the Life Enrichment Director and a nurse, and provide attendees with information and resources.
Attend and co-facilitate resident care conferences with the nurse to discuss resident needs and care plans.
Plan and oversee family events that encourage interaction and engagement.
Serve as a resource and point of contact for families, offering education and support.
Provide families with regular updates, including photos and positive moments.
Partner with nursing to promptly inform families about changes in residents’ mood, engagement, or behavior.
Manage memory care activity supplies within the established budget and purchase supplies according to established protocols.
Recommend expenses during annual budget planning.
Follow company personnel directives in the Employee Handbook.
Document event attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.