Inspirations Coordinator
Company: Somerset Senior Care LLC
Location: Somerset
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Responsible for overall
coordination and running of the Inspirations program intended to
engage residents living with early-stage/mild memory loss. Develop
and facilitate programming under the moderate oversight of the
Lifestyle Director that engages and stimulates residents from a
cognitive, physical, and spiritual perspective in a structured
group environment throughout each day. Be knowledgeable and
resourceful on managing and supporting memory loss via engagement
and social-based programmatic support, including both from a
physical and cognitive-stimulation perspective, and stay abreast of
developing information on brain fitness. Foster a sense of
structure and camaraderie amongst and between the residents in the
program and the team members (RSAs) supporting these residents
throughout the programming day (RSAs must be an active part of the
resident engagement program within Inspirations and the
Inspirations Coordinator plays a key role in driving this active
team participation). Maintain a routine that engages residents in
various domains in a structured and cyclical way throughout each
morning and afternoon (i.e., physical followed by cognitive
followed by spiritual during the morning and again during the
afternoon, etc.). Encourage and cultivate positive social
engagement among both colleagues and residents. Be primary contact
and liaison for constant and consistent communication with family
members/responsible party regarding resident engagement and success
within Inspirations, document conversations appropriately within
Point Click Care. Maintain knowledge of Residents’ backgrounds,
hobbies, special interests, and languages spoken, etc., and use
this knowledge to encourage Resident engagement. Communicate
newfound knowledge to Lifestyle Director, Director of Wellness,
and/or Reflections to ensure relevant knowledge is included in
resident’s service plan and communicated to all team members who
engage with resident. Be knowledgeable of resident’s personal
history, medical diagnosis, mental health diagnosis, and diet to
ensure proper assistance during recreation programs. Ensure that
the resident is prepared to participate in recreation, i.e. medical
devices in place (glasses, hearing aids) that assist resident with
compensating for deficits. Assist in planning trips to suitable
destinations, i.e., museums, restaurants, theatres, cultural
programs, etc. In coordination with the Director, ensure proper
staff ratio for residents during programs, paying special attention
to out of department or facility trips. Ensure proper set
up/presentation and breakdown of room regarding recreation program.
Assist Resident Services Aides with the escort of residents to and
from the recreation program. Have knowledge of and use safe
transfer and ambulation techniques. Use proper verbal and
non-verbal communication techniques when addressing residents. Work
with the Lifestyle Director and/or Executive Director/General
Manager to ensure program operates within budget. Be knowledgeable
of audio/visual equipment necessary to run programs, i.e. DVD
player, sound systems, camera etc. Collect pictures of residents
(with photo consent) to include in the Newsletter, to display and
to share with families. Read and initial daily communication log to
maintain knowledge of resident’s needs and changes. Coordinate
daily with Assisted Living and/or Reflections staff and other
departments as necessary to ensure smooth flow of Inspirations
programs. Help prepare, print and distribute copies of monthly
calendar, newsletters and memos to Residents. Keep Lifestyle
Director informed via conversation, memo left at desk, etc., on the
overall daily success of the Inspirations program, resident
participation, any changes noticed in regard to residents or
program, and/or any problems that may have occurred or could be
solved for in the future. Maintain daily Inspirations program
attendance sheet for residents. Report and record changes in
calendar programming. Maintain a current inventory of programming
supplies and coordinate with the Lifestyle Director on any supply
needs. Prepare monthly food request forms for any special events
and programs within Inspirations. Assist residents to safety in
case of an emergency. Maintain the cleanliness and order of
recreation rooms, closets and supplies. Notify Lifestyle
Director/supervisor/Manager on Duty of any incidents or complaints
immediately. Attend in-services and educational seminars to enhance
knowledge of dementia and recreation programs, including monthly
calendar planning sessions. Wear company-issued uniform. Assist in
dining room and/or bistro for Inspirations residents, including
during alternate dining periods, as needed. Perform other tasks
and/or assist in other departments as assigned
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