Activities Assistant

Description

The Phoenix at James Creek

The Rise Program Coordinator reports directly to the Pearl Director or the Program and Outreach Coordinator depending on community.

• Develop, maintain, and facilitate a vibrant and comprehensive Memory Care activity calendar in alignment with RISE Standards and Pillars
• Ensure consistent implementation of RISE engagement elements, including but not limited to:
• RISE Daily Flow
• Cognition Ignition
• The Grandbaby Project
• Activity Boxes
• Life Stations
• Sensory Rooms and Sensory-Based Programming
• Serve as the primary coordinator and facilitator of daily engagement and activities within the Pearl community

• Design and lead programs that maximize cognitive support, emotional connection, sensory engagement, and purposeful involvement
• Adapt engagement approaches to meet residents at their level of ability, honoring dignity, autonomy, and individual life stories
• Monitor resident participation and engagement trends to ensure program effectiveness and responsiveness

• Work directly with the Program & Outreach Director to:
• Coordinate engagement efforts across all neighborhoods within one building
• Assist with supply accrual, inventory management, and budget awareness
• Align Memory Care programming with broader community initiatives and calendars
• Represent the Pearl environment and Memory Care programming at daily stand-up meetings
• Maintain organized documentation, calendars, and program records as required

• Support family communication related to Memory Care programming and engagement initiatives
• Assist with education and transparency around the RISE program to build trust and partnership with families
• Participate in family events or meetings as needed to represent Memory Care engagement efforts

• Experience working in Memory Care, dementia care, or senior living engagement
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centered, dementia-informed programming
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments and lead engagement efforts with confidence
• Passion for purposeful programming and quality of life for residents living with dementia

• Degree or coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or related field
• Previous experience facilitating structured Memory Care programs
• Familiarity with sensory-based programming and cognitive engagement strategies

• Dementia-informed engagement
• Creativity and adaptability
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Emotional intelligence and empathy
• Time management and organization
• Clear verbal and written communication