Memory Care Coordinator

Senior Lifestyle•Elgin, IL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of Memory Care Program points of distinction while promoting and integrating the mission and philosophy of Senior Lifestyle Corporation. This role supports compliance with all community policies and procedures and applicable state regulations as they apply to Memory Care. The Memory Care Coordinator will be the process champion to implement and oversee the Memory Care points of distinction established in the areas of Embrace Wellness, Embrace Enrichment, Embrace Creativity, Embrace Connection, Embrace Challenge and Embrace Teamwork. The position's primary focus is to lead high-quality innovative programs in Memory Care, personally leading a minimum of 5-7 programs per day.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree preferred
Area of Study: Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
1-3+ years of experience
Experience in Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Senior Recreation Programming, and Management
Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and applicable third parties.
Proven Leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience with innovative, person-centered programming

Nice To Haves

Activity Director Certified
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Responsibilities

Promote the company’s Embrace philosophy in all aspects of his/her role for residents, families and staff.
Implement and oversee the six unique pillars of Embrace.
Daily oversight of the operations in the Memory Care area in partnership with the Memory Care Director and Health and Wellness team.
Lead high-quality innovative programs in Memory Care. This is the positions primary focus. Person will personally lead a minimum of 5-7 programs per day.
Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
Encourage resident participation in programs.
Provide education, training, and hands on support to community staff in partnership with the community managers.
Implement and monitor programs and process to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a fiscally responsible manner.