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About the Role
The Programming Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment, based on the six dimensions of wellness. The goal is to provide a meaningful and purposeful routine aiming to maintain each resident’s highest level of physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.
Responsibilities
- Implements events and activities to enhance the memory support experience and improve resident quality of life.
- Evaluates programs to ensure quality matches resident interests and abilities.
- Develops an innovative seven-day-a-week activity program that is engaging and incorporates the Six Dimensions of Wellness.
- Organizes monthly family-centered activities to promote participation and ease in scheduling.
- Leads and implements one-on-one, small group, and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
- Supports and encourages independent activity pursuits, individually and in small groups.
- Supports resident abilities by viewing all aspects of care as potential activities.
- Produces a monthly newsletter and calendar, and a daily activity calendar using Benchmark’s engagement application.
- Demonstrates knowledge of residents’ life stories, backgrounds, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity, and attention span.
- Communicates any changes in resident condition or behavior patterns to the Director or Nurse.
- Maintains contracts, documentation, and schedules for entertainment vendors, volunteers, community organizations, and programming resources.
- Records and analyzes resident involvement and participation in activities.
- Complies with all QRS standards for activities and programming.
- Develops programs that maximize resident participation and motivate residents to engage with offerings.
- Surveys new and existing residents to continually develop programs based on their interests.
- Creates new programming considering the newest Dementia/Alzheimer’s developments (e.g., pet therapy, intergenerational programming, group story telling).
- Prepares and implements Benchmark Signature Programs per set standards.
- Shows familiarity and experience with a wide variety of equipment related to recreational activities for elders and persons living with dementia.
- Coordinates a Resident Council meeting monthly to identify resident preferences, interests, and goals, and incorporates them into program design.
- Participates in training as required by Benchmark and state regulations.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and dementia.
- Must be qualified by experience and training to develop a robust calendar of programs for elders and persons living with dementia.
- Possesses current CPR if required.
- Flexible schedule – willing to work on weekends and holidays.
- Pursues educational development in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
- Demonstrates understanding of the emotional stress of having a loved one with dementia by responding professionally and sensitively to family needs and requests.
Skills
- Ability to train and motivate others.
- Clearly understands the mission and vision of Benchmark Senior Living.
- Understands the aging process.
- Demonstrates high-level skill in planning appropriate activities programs.
- Ability to relate to and perform job functions for the elderly in a positive, enthusiastic, and efficient manner.
- Possesses training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related disorders.
- Familiarity and experience using a wide variety of equipment related to recreational activities of elders and persons living with dementia, including arts and craft supplies, audio and visual devices, online resources, and other technology-based programs.
Location
- Harbor
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Non-Exempt
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
About the Company
- Benchmark is committed to workplace safety.