Programming Coordinator, Memory Care - Full Time

Spectrum Retirement Communities•Burr Ridge, IL

4d•$18 - $21

About The Position

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you! The Program Coordinator, Memory Care position helps to create and lead an exciting program that maximizes resident engagement and enhances the quality of life of our residents. The responsibilities for this role include: Providing overall support to the department in planning, coordinating, and implementing adult-centric, relevant, elevated, and purposeful activities and events. Assist in the development of the monthly program calendar to ensure it is equally balanced with cultural, intellectual, spiritual, social, physical, and recreational opportunities. Assisting in procuring groups, organizations, and individuals to perform for or instruct the residents. Actively influence and encourage residents to participate in activities using positive relationships and personalized interactions. Programing Coordinators assist the Director, Entertainment & Programming in providing medical transportation to residents within the community guidelines as well as innovative and interesting outings and excursions. Assist residents in entering and exiting community vehicle.

Requirements

A big smile, eagerness to learn, open mind, and desire to create a wonderful lifestyle for our residents
Must be proficient in the use of Internet resources and demonstrate an understanding and use of current technology
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean MVR
Must be at least 21 years of age with 3 years of driving experience

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant experience as a Programming Coordinator (Activities) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Providing overall support to the department in planning, coordinating, and implementing adult-centric, relevant, elevated, and purposeful activities and events.
Assist in the development of the monthly program calendar to ensure it is equally balanced with cultural, intellectual, spiritual, social, physical, and recreational opportunities.
Assisting in procuring groups, organizations, and individuals to perform for or instruct the residents.
Actively influence and encourage residents to participate in activities using positive relationships and personalized interactions.
Programing Coordinators assist the Director, Entertainment & Programming in providing medical transportation to residents within the community guidelines as well as innovative and interesting outings and excursions.
Assist residents in entering and exiting community vehicle.