Memory Care Program Coordinator

Priority Life Care•Peckville, PA

About The Position

Priority Life Care is hiring a Memory Care Program Coordinator to develop and facilitate programming for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The role plans activities based on residents’ assessed needs, interests, functioning abilities, and activity objectives, and ensures programming supports residents’ engagement needs. The coordinator also arranges one-to-one programming for residents who cannot attend group activities and maintains timely activity documentation and inventory records. The coordinator evaluates recreation areas and services, and may oversee, train, and schedule part-time staff who assist with programs and events. The position involves interacting appropriately with residents, families, visitors, the public, and professionals; assisting families and visitors; reporting issues to the Administrator; and complying with applicable health care and safety standards. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
Clean driving record and ability to drive a large resident passenger vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of gerontological experience.
Life Enrichment/Activity Director certification.
Previous long-term care experience.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement activities programs for memory care residents based on needs assessments, resident interests and functioning abilities, and activity objectives.
Ensure activities are appropriate and meet the engagement needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Assess and arrange one-to-one programming for residents who cannot attend group activities.
Complete activity documentation in a timely manner.
Complete and maintain inventory lists in accordance with the established budget.
Evaluate recreation areas and services to determine whether they are producing desired results.
Oversee, train, and schedule part-time staff as needed to assist with programming events and functions.
Relate appropriately to residents, family members, the public, and professionals.
Report issues or problems to the Administrator.
Comply with state, federal, and other applicable health care and safety standards.
Assist families and other visitors as needed.
Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

Competitive wages and paid time off.
Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
Health plans, including vision and dental.
SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost.
Special pay rates on holidays.
$10,000 company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement savings plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee referral bonuses.
On-demand wages via ZayZoon.
Years-of-service rewards and a PLC Employee of the Year Award.