Description
Life Enrichment Coordinator - Memory Care Unit
Pineapple House of Sapphire Lakes in Naples Florida is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator to join our Memory Care Unit. This vital role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents with memory impairments by providing engaging, therapeutic, and recreational activities tailored to their unique needs. If you are passionate about enhancing quality of life and have experience working with dementia residents, we invite you to become part of our caring community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, plan, and implement engaging recreational and therapeutic activities tailored to residents with memory impairments and other special needs.
- Assess residents’ individual interests, abilities, and needs to create personalized activity plans.
- Foster a positive, supportive environment that promotes socialization, cognitive stimulation, and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with care staff and family members to ensure activities align with residents’ care plans and preferences.
- Monitor and document residents’ participation and progress in activities.
- Stay informed about best practices and innovative approaches in memory care and therapeutic recreation.
- Maintain a safe and clean activity environment, ensuring all activities comply with safety standards.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in recreational therapy, activity coordination, or a related field, preferably in a memory care or senior living setting.
- Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive impairments, including their effects and appropriate activity strategies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with residents, families, and team members.
- Creativity, patience, and a compassionate approach to care.
- Ability to assess residents’ needs and adapt activities accordingly.
- Certification or training in recreational therapy, activity coordination, or dementia care is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in therapeutic recreation or related fields is a plus.
Join our team and contribute to creating a vibrant, supportive environment where residents can thrive. At Pineapple House of Sapphire Lakes, we value growth, compassion, and a commitment to excellence in senior care. We offer a collaborative work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional development.
This position requires a background screening as mandated by Florida law. For more information on background screening requirements, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Skills Required
- Proven experience in recreational therapy, activity coordination, or related field (preferably memory care or senior living).
- Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognitive impairments and appropriate activity strategies.
- Ability to assess residents' interests, abilities, and needs and create personalized activity plans.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with residents, families, and team members.
- Creativity, patience, and a compassionate approach to care.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification or training in recreational therapy, activity coordination, or dementia care.
- Background screening as mandated by Florida law.
What We Do
The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lake is a Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in the heart of beautiful Naples, Florida.
