Memory Care Activities Assistant (Valeo Coordinator)

Sarasota, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you energetic compassionate and love bringing smiles to others Were looking for a Memory Care Activity Assistant who knows how to create meaningful moments and spark joy every this role youll engage directly with residents through fun creative and purposeful activities that make a real difference. Your positive energy and ability to connect will help foster a warm uplifting environment where residents feel valued and inspired. If you have a big heart a playful spirit and a passion for enriching the lives of others wed love to welcome you to our team!

Inspiration lives here.

At AgeWell Solvere Living we dont just offer you a job; we invite you to become part of a dynamic team that champions your potential. Just as we honor the legacies of those who reside in our communities we celebrate the dreams of those who work alongside us. Imagine a workplace where your efforts make a meaningful impact on lives where your ideas are valued and your growth is nurtured. Thats the spirit of our culture - supportive inclusive and empowering.

Responsibilities:

The Valeo Coordinator maintains an organized and diversified program of individual and group activities which will enable each resident to engage in diverse cultural spiritual physical social and intellectual activities within the community in order to sustain and promote the residents potential and sense of usefulness to self and others.

Provides outstanding services to all residents family members responsible persons and visitors.
Effectively communicates verbally and in writing to team members families and residents.
Conducts quarterly resident surveys evaluating current activities and suggesting new ones to their supervisor.
Assists their supervisor in the preparation of a Schedule of Activities one month in advance of its implementation which is amended when necessary to reflect changes.
Ensures that a full Valeo program and philosophy is implemented seven days a week.
Drives the van when necessary.
Assists with programming in Salus/AL department as needed
Maintains resident Birthday List and delivers birthday cards to residents in a timely manner.
Works closely with appointed community team members to coordinate activities/ programs.
Participates in the wellness planning of residents by communicating observations to the Wellness Director both directly and at staff meetings.
Maintains a record of each residents activities.
Posts the current monthly weekly and daily Schedule of Activities in public areas and at the wellness center and distributes to department managers.
Notifies department managers in advance of work schedule variations.
Accommodates special events evening and weekend programs work schedules.
Follows all emergency procedures.
Understands safety policies and procedures.
Sincerely committed to working with the communitys older adult population.
Creative energetic enthusiastic patient flexible encouraging and team-oriented.
Effectively manage team members and volunteers.
Displays patience tact enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition.
Creates a positive atmosphere for residents with an engaging variety of activities.
Promotes the Community in a positive manner and effectively communicates Community values to residents families and team members.

Qualifications:

An associate degree from an accredited college or university or proof of satisfactory completion of two years of college with major course of study in recreation or related field or
Two years of full-time experience in the recreation field in an older adult population.
Driver Requirements: State driver license required with clean driving record; must complete all HR policies and procedures for Community driver.
Excellent communication organization and time management skills.
Basic typing skills and computer knowledge to include familiarity with MS Word and other pertinent software.
Physically able to bend and reach.
Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
Successful completion of company Dementia and specialized programming in-services.

Miscellaneous:

May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents apartments.
May have picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
May be subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases conditions etc. including HIV AIDS and Hepatitis B & C viruses.
Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
Must be in good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
Background criminal and drug tests may be required.
May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.

Required Experience:

Are you energetic compassionate and love bringing smiles to others Were looking for a Memory Care Activity Assistant who knows how to create meaningful moments and spark joy every this role youll engage directly with residents through fun creative and purposeful activities that make a real differen...

Inspiration lives here.

Responsibilities:

Provides outstanding services to all residents family members responsible persons and visitors.
Effectively communicates verbally and in writing to team members families and residents.
Conducts quarterly resident surveys evaluating current activities and suggesting new ones to their supervisor.
Assists their supervisor in the preparation of a Schedule of Activities one month in advance of its implementation which is amended when necessary to reflect changes.
Ensures that a full Valeo program and philosophy is implemented seven days a week.
Drives the van when necessary.
Assists with programming in Salus/AL department as needed
Maintains resident Birthday List and delivers birthday cards to residents in a timely manner.
Works closely with appointed community team members to coordinate activities/ programs.
Participates in the wellness planning of residents by communicating observations to the Wellness Director both directly and at staff meetings.
Maintains a record of each residents activities.
Posts the current monthly weekly and daily Schedule of Activities in public areas and at the wellness center and distributes to department managers.
Notifies department managers in advance of work schedule variations.
Accommodates special events evening and weekend programs work schedules.
Follows all emergency procedures.
Understands safety policies and procedures.
Sincerely committed to working with the communitys older adult population.
Creative energetic enthusiastic patient flexible encouraging and team-oriented.
Effectively manage team members and volunteers.
Displays patience tact enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition.
Creates a positive atmosphere for residents with an engaging variety of activities.
Promotes the Community in a positive manner and effectively communicates Community values to residents families and team members.

Qualifications:

An associate degree from an accredited college or university or proof of satisfactory completion of two years of college with major course of study in recreation or related field or
Two years of full-time experience in the recreation field in an older adult population.
Driver Requirements: State driver license required with clean driving record; must complete all HR policies and procedures for Community driver.
Excellent communication organization and time management skills.
Basic typing skills and computer knowledge to include familiarity with MS Word and other pertinent software.
Physically able to bend and reach.
Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 40-50 pounds if necessary.
Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
Successful completion of company Dementia and specialized programming in-services.

Miscellaneous:

May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents apartments.
May have picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
May be subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases conditions etc. including HIV AIDS and Hepatitis B & C viruses.
Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents due to mental status.
Must be in good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
Background criminal and drug tests may be required.
May be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.

Required Experience: