What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR - MEMORY CARE UNIT -SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING position at Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living?
Part-Time Resident Engagement Coordinator- Memory Care
32 Hours/Week Weekends As Needed
Position Summary
The Resident Engagement Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading meaningful activities and engagement opportunities for residents within the Memory Care community. This role focuses on enhancing residents’ quality of life through purposeful programming, social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and compassionate support.
This position is part-time and requires weekend and weekday flexibility, holidays, and additional shifts as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate daily recreational, social, cognitive, and wellness activities for Memory Care residents
- Encourage resident participation while supporting individual abilities, interests, and preferences
- Create a warm, engaging, and inclusive environment for residents and families
- Assist with group programs including music, games, exercise, sensory activities, crafts, and special events
- Provide one-on-one engagement for residents needing additional support
- Collaborate with nursing and care staff to ensure residents’ emotional and social needs are met
- Maintain activity calendars, participation records, and required documentation
- Assist with decorating, event preparation, and community celebrations
- Ensure activities are conducted safely and in accordance with community policies
- Support family engagement and positive resident experiences
Qualifications
- Previous experience in senior living, memory care, recreation, activities, or healthcare preferred
- Compassionate, patient, and energetic personality
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Creative and organized with the ability to adapt programming to varying cognitive levels
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Dementia training / certification preferred
Schedule
- Part-time
- Weekends required
- Additional shifts as needed, including holidays and special events
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- social/recreational program: 1 year (Required)
- Senior care: 1 year (Required)
- Dementia care: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19