Celebrations Coordinator- Memory Care: Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

About Arvum Senior Living

At Arvum Senior Living, we proudly serve seniors through Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across eight states throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest regions. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven communities where residents receive compassionate care and Team Members experience meaningful careers, strong culture, and opportunities for continued growth.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. We are committed to investing in our people through leadership development, training, and career advancement opportunities that empower our Team Members to thrive personally and professionally.

Discover Your Purpose with Us at Addington Place of Fairfield!

As Celebrations Coordinator , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the Celebrations Coordinator , your role includes leading our dementia and memory care program to ensure residents receive compassionate, individualized care and engagement. You will oversee program development, compliance, and team leadership while creating a safe, supportive, and life-enriching environment.

Position Highlights:

• Status: FULL TIME 
• Schedule: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day; special events on occasion may require evening hours. Manager on Duty hours as well as on call for emergency situations
• Location: Fairfield, IA
• Rate of Pay: $15/hour
• Travel: None

What You’ll Do:

• Under the Director of Celebrations, plan and execute aspects of the Memory Care program (GLOW).
• Design and implement dementia-specific programming, including Life Skills and individualized engagement
• Lead and coach care managers in best practices for dementia care
• Collaborate with Health & Wellness to align care plans with clinical needs
• Monitor compliance with all state, local, and federal dementia care regulations; prepare for audits and inspections
• Serve as the community champion for dementia education and awareness

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of management experience in dementia/memory care 
• Knowledge of dementia care regulations and compliance standards
• Strong leadership, organizational, and coaching skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with electronic care or scheduling systems preferred
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach with a passion for serving individuals with dementia

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2027!

A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: .