Memory Care Life Enrichment Coordinator

Kensington Senior Living

White Plains, NYOn-site
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Pay
$25 to $30
an hour
Location
White Plains, NY
Work style
On-site
Posted
Nov 4
3 days ago
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About the company

Kensington Senior Living

Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

At The Kensington White Plains, we believe that life enrichment is about much more than filling a calendar. It's about creating purpose, fostering connections, celebrating individuality, and bringing joy to every stage of life.

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What you'll do

  • Develop, coordinate, and lead engaging daily activities for Residents
  • Develop monthly activity calendars, daily highlights, themed programs, and special events
  • Facilitate individual and group activities
  • Work closely with Memory Care leadership, Care Partners, families, and other departments
  • Coordinate seasonal celebrations, family events, entertainment, and special experiences
  • Assist with training, coordination, and daily oversight of Life Enrichment team members
  • Maintain activity attendance, participation records, and progress notes
  • Maintain activity spaces, bulletin boards, seasonal decorations, calendars, and program displays

What you need

  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of two years of experience in life enrichment, recreational programming, senior living, memory care, or a related field
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
  • Ability to adapt programming to support Residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and other technology for calendars, communications, and documentation
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred)
  • Experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia (preferred)

Key skills

Positive Approach to CareBCAT-informed programmingMicrosoft Officetime-management skillsinterdisciplinary teamResident engagement

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We are seeking a creative, compassionate, energetic, and organized Memory Care Life Enrichment Coordinator to join our team! This position supports both of our specialized Memory Care neighborhoods, Connections and Haven, providing meaningful programming tailored to Residents at different stages of memory loss and cognitive change. Our Connections neighborhood supports Residents experiencing early to moderate stages of memory loss, while Haven provides a more supportive environment for Residents with more advanced memory care needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about enriching the lives of seniors, understands the importance of individualized engagement, and can adapt activities to meet Residents' varying cognitive, physical, and emotional abilities. What You'll Do Create Meaningful Experiences: Develop, coordinate, and lead engaging daily activities for Residents in both Connections and Haven, adapting programs to their individual interests, abilities, and stages of cognitive change. Support Cognitive Wellness: Incorporate Positive Approach to Care (PAC) techniques, BCAT-informed programming, and brain-health initiatives to promote cognitive stimulation, social connection, and overall well-being. Plan Engaging Programs: Develop monthly activity calendars, daily highlights, themed programs, and special events that reflect the unique needs of each Memory Care neighborhood. Build Personal Connections: Facilitate both individual and group activities that encourage participation, preserve dignity, and create meaningful moments for Residents. Collaborate with Our Team: Work closely with Memory Care leadership, Care Partners, families, and other departments to ensure programming supports each Resident's individualized care plan. Celebrate Our Residents: Coordinate seasonal celebrations, family events, entertainment, and special experiences that bring joy to Residents and their loved ones. Support and Guide Team Members: Assist with the training, coordination, and daily oversight of Life Enrichment team members to ensure consistent, high-quality programming. Track Resident Engagement: Maintain activity attendance, participation records, and progress notes while communicating changes in Resident interests, abilities, and social engagement. Create a Welcoming Environment: Maintain attractive activity spaces, bulletin boards, seasonal decorations, calendars, and program displays throughout both neighborhoods. Capture Special Moments: Support Resident photography, newsletters, family communications, and community marketing initiatives while respecting Resident privacy preferences. What We're Looking For Associate degree from an accredited college or university required; bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of two years of experience in life enrichment, recreational programming, senior living, memory care, or a related field. Experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia strongly preferred. Familiarity with Positive Approach to Care (PAC), the GEMS Brain Change Model, or BCAT brain-health programming is a plus. Creative, enthusiastic, patient, and compassionate approach to Resident engagement. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Ability to adapt programming to support Residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities. Comfortable using Microsoft Office and other technology for calendars, communications, and documentation. Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and build positive relationships with Residents and families. Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events. Why Join The Kensington? At The Kensington White Plains, we believe that life enrichment is about much more than filling a calendar. It's about creating purpose, fostering connections, celebrating individuality, and bringing joy to every stage of life. As our Memory Care Life Enrichment Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents across both of our Memory Care neighborhoods while working alongside a team that truly believes in our promise to care for every Resident like family. If you're passionate about Memory Care, love bringing people together, and believe every Resident deserves moments of joy, purpose, and connection, we'd love to meet you! Apply today and become part of The Kensington Family! Equal Employment Opportunity Kensington Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and team members in accordance with applicable law.

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