Activities Coordinator (Memory Support) - FT - $18/hour

Job Description

Job Description

Providence Place of Dover is seeking to recruit an energetic, compassionate individual ready to lead purposeful and engaging activities with residents experiencing signs of dementia. The full time Activities Coordinator creates and leads a balanced calendar of programs and events that promotes and encourages a feeling of independence and a sense of accomplishment for residents with dementia. Encourages and motivates residents to stay active – both mentally and physically.

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30 pm, plus some evenings. Must be able to work EOW/EOH

Critical Success Factors for the Activities Coordinator:

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, imaginative
• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers. Be an effective listener/empathetic. Effective oral and written language skills.
• Knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
• Ability to be self-motivating.
• Motivational skills, including the ability to positively influence resident and co-workers

Minimum Qualifications for the Activities Coordinator :

• Education: Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience working with dementia preferred.
• Valid Driver's License: must have clean driving record with no major violations.

Generous Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus match, PTO, your birthday as a holiday, and much more!!!

EOE