Activities Assistant

Activities Coordinator – Memory Care Position:
Activities Coordinator – Memory Care Department:
Resident Services / Activities

Reports To:

Executive Director

Employment Type:

Full-Time Community:
Wholehearted Senior Living Position Summary The Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading meaningful daily activities and engagement opportunities for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments.

This position plays an important role in supporting residents’ quality of life by providing structured, purposeful, and enjoyable activities that promote socialization, cognitive stimulation, physical movement, emotional well-being, independence, and connection.

The Activities Coordinator is expected to understand that residents in Memory Care may have different cognitive and physical abilities and must adapt activities accordingly. Programs should focus not only on entertainment, but also on maintaining abilities, encouraging participation, reducing isolation, and creating positive daily routines for residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Activity Planning and Programming Develop and maintain a monthly activities calendar specifically designed for Memory Care residents.

Plan and conduct daily individual and group activities based on residents’ interests, abilities, life histories, and levels of cognitive function.

Provide a variety of programming, including cognitive, physical, social, sensory, spiritual, recreational, and creative activities.

Incorporate music, arts and crafts, games, exercise, reminiscence activities, sensory stimulation, gardening, cooking activities, movies, celebrations, and other appropriate programs.

Create activities for residents at different stages of dementia, including residents who may not be able to participate in traditional group activities.

Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in group programs.

Maintain a structured daily routine while remaining flexible based on residents’ needs and behaviors.

Resident Engagement Actively encourage residents to participate in activities without forcing participation.

Spend time engaging residents throughout the day, including outside of scheduled activities.

Learn residents’ personal histories, previous occupations, hobbies, interests, preferences, and routines to create meaningful experiences.

Modify activities based on residents’ physical limitations, cognitive abilities, mood, and level of participation.

Recognize changes in resident behavior or condition and communicate concerns to appropriate management or clinical staff.

Promote dignity, independence, choice, and respect during all resident interactions.

Use appropriate dementia communication and redirection techniques when residents experience confusion, anxiety, agitation, or other behaviors.

Memory Care Programming Develop dementia-friendly activities that support residents at different stages of cognitive decline.

Incorporate reminiscence and life-story-based programming whenever appropriate.

Provide sensory activities for residents with advanced dementia.

Use music, familiar objects, photographs, movement, and other techniques to encourage memory and emotional connection.

Create opportunities for residents to participate in purposeful activities such as folding towels, gardening, setting tables, sorting items, decorating, or other familiar tasks.

Assist in creating an environment that is engaging, calm, safe, and appropriate for individuals living with dementia.

Events and Family Engagement Coordinate holiday celebrations, birthdays, special events, themed activities, and community events.

Encourage family participation in appropriate resident activities and…