Memory Care Activity Coordinator

Be Part of Something New in Scotch Plains!

We're growing and we're excited to bring our next community to Scotch Plains, New Jersey! Building on the strength of our 70 communities, this brand-new location marks an exciting milestone as we trailblaze our expansion into New Jersey and continue growing our presence. This is more than an opportunity to join a growing company, it's a chance to help build something from the ground up. As one of the founding team members at our Scotch Plains community, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the culture, create meaningful connections, and set the standard for an exceptional experience from day one. If you're energized by growth, excited by new beginnings, and ready to make your mark as we expand our family of communities, we'd love for you to be part of what's next.

Benchmark at Scotch Plains is looking for a Memory Care Programming Coordinator to join our team! As part of the Benchmark memory care team, your role will be to organize and implement programs designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our programming is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Programming Coordinator supports and assists in all necessary programming.

Memory Care Programming Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating, overseeing, implementing and evaluating community programming to enhance resident's experience, while developing and cultivating relationships with current residents, families and with community organizations
• Overseeing scheduling of events, trips, meetings, rooms, and group functions
• Developing, promoting, coordinating and overseeing community events
• Editing, producing and distributing a monthly community newsletter

Requirements:

• Must have bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in knowledge of aging and dementia.
• Must be qualified by experience and training to develop a robust calendar of programs for elders and persons with dementia.
• Possess current CPR if required.
• Flexible Schedule- willing to work on weekends and holidays.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.