MEMORY SUPPORT RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

COVENANT WOODS • Mechanicsville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Woods in Hanover VA, a Continued Care Retirement Community, is a multi-faceted organization which allows for unparalleled growth for our employees. Covenant Woods provides a truly unique experience – not only for the residents who call Covenant Woods home, but for our team of dedicated, compassionate, and talented employees who choose to make Covenant Woods their second home. Covenant Woods is seeking to hire a Full -Time, Memory Support Recreation Program Coordinator. The coordinator is primarily responsible for the development, organization, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic recreation services and programs in a secure Memory Support Neighborhood. They ensure there is an appropriate balance of structured programming to meet the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, sensory, and spiritual needs of residents living with dementia, while maintaining compliance with Department of Social. They will also serve as primary support dog handler for the Neighborhood Pet.

Requirements

• Active CTRS certification, ACP, or relevant experience in activities programming with memory-impaired individuals required.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstration of proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft 360 (Windows, Outlook, Excel, and the ability to learn new applications.
• Work requires standing and walking for all or most of the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years’ experience with older adults and/or in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Dementia care experience preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred, including coaching, and daily operations supervision.

Responsibilities

• Development, organization, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic recreation services and programs in a secure Memory Support Neighborhood.
• Ensuring an appropriate balance of structured programming to meet the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, sensory, and spiritual needs of residents living with dementia.
• Maintaining compliance with Department of Social.
• Serving as primary support dog handler for the Neighborhood Pet.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits
• Perks
• Health and wellness plans
• Meal perks
• Paid time-off
• Assortment of other benefits that aim to increase financial security, offer professional development, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree