Activities Coordinator (Valeo Coordinator)

The Activities Coordinator (Valeo Coordinator) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating meaningful engagement opportunities for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This non-clinical role supports the memory care neighborhood by creating person-centered activities that promote cognitive stimulation, social connection, emotional well-being, physical activity, and daily purpose.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate engaging group and individual activities for residents in the memory care neighborhood.
• Implement dementia-specific programming that supports residents' cognitive, social, emotional, sensory, spiritual, and physical well-being.
• Adapt activities to meet the varying interests, abilities, and stages of dementia of each resident.
• Gather resident life stories, interests, and preferences to create meaningful and personalized engagement opportunities.
• Ensure a full calendar of activities and enrichment programs is delivered seven days per week in accordance with the community's memory care philosophy.
• Create a positive, welcoming, and stimulating environment that encourages resident participation and success.
• Assist with planning special events, celebrations, family programs, outings, and intergenerational activities.
• Maintain resident participation records and document individual engagement as required.
• Conduct resident interest surveys and gather feedback to enhance programming.
• Post and distribute monthly, weekly, and daily activity calendars.
• Collaborate with Wellness, Dining, and other departments to provide a holistic resident experience.
• Communicate observations regarding resident engagement and well-being to the Wellness Director and interdisciplinary team.
• Develop positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Assist with transportation and accompany residents on community outings as needed.
• Recruit, coordinate, and work alongside volunteers during activities and events.
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and program areas.
• Accommodate evening, weekend, and special event programming when needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, emergency protocols, and community policies.
• Promote the community and memory care program in a positive and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation, Human Services, Gerontology, Education, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in activities, recreation, life enrichment, memory care, senior living, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with older adults, particularly individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, preferred.
• Knowledge of person-centered dementia care and engagement techniques.
• Creative, energetic, patient, compassionate, and enthusiastic approach to serving older adults.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, if driving responsibilities are required.
• Successful completion of company dementia training and specialized memory care programming education.
• Ability to lift up to 40-50 pounds, stand for extended periods, bend, reach, push, and pull as needed.