The Christian Living Communities (CLC) | Cappella Living Solutions (CLS) organization is dedicated to and known for shattering the stereotypes of aging services.  Our team is revolutionizing senior living communities by breaking down barriers and embracing the wisdom, experience and vitality of our elders!  In other words, we are working to create citizenship for all those who work and live in our Communities.   

We are a faith-based organization that welcomes people of all beliefs, or non-beliefs, and we welcome and encourage people from all faiths and backgrounds to apply to our positions.  At CLC - Cappella, we believe that a diverse workforce with a wealth of experiences and talents helps our entire organization through fresh ideas and perspectives, opportunities for innovation, and better practices.  We believe that by honoring and celebrating our diversity, we create unity. 

In some cases, the information in a job description may have skills that you are not sure are in line with your previous experience.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, and if you have valid licensure/certification (if required), please still consider applying with us.  We have found that diversity of experience and skills, combined with a passion for working with older adults makes for an excellent team member.  We are serious about providing equal pay for equal work, and post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges so you know what to expect! 

As an employee of CLC - Cappella you will be joining a “World’s Best Culture” organization where compassion, caring and teamwork are values we live every day. 

Under Additional Information:

If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions, we have a wide range of benefits to consider!  These may vary based on the status of the role (PT, FT, or PRN).  

• Health Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts 
• Retirement (with match)
• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plan

We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents, team members, family members, and members of our communities – a place of belonging.  Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

Please note, that consistent with state and federal mandates, being fully vaccinated from COVID-19 is a condition of employment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Summary

Under the guidance of their manager, plans, coordinates, supervises, and manages the Quality of Life Program for the Skilled Memory Support neighborhood.  Works seamlessly with staff, residents, families and extended communities to provide a well-rounded psychosocial care model, with respect to the company’s direction of care for their residents.  Incorporates therapeutic and recreational needs of individuals and coordinates programs to meet these needs on a group or individual basis.  Facilitates communication between staff, families, and residents, local and extended communities.  Familiarity with current dementia programs and/or involvement with associations such as the Alzheimer’s Association.

Essential Duties

• Utilizes appropriate resources, including staff and volunteers, to facilitate both scheduled and spontaneous therapeutic and recreational opportunities with residents.
• Creates, oversees and implements meaningful programs, appropriate to the individual needs and interests of the residents
• Develops, maintains, and posts a monthly calendar and newsletter of events for the neighborhood.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to this neighborhood are being met.
• Works with appropriate interdepartmental and external resources to help identify unmet needs of individual residents and determine possible explanations and approaches based on the resident’s interests, medical condition, level of dementia and past patterns and routines. 
• Participates in psychotropic review, Quality Assessment & Assurance, behavior and care plan meetings as directed by manager.
• Conducts initial assessments on all new residents to evaluate their therapeutic and recreational needs and regularly evaluates the needs of current residents.
• Stays current on research and best practices concerning dementia programming and shares knowledge through outreach and support to families.
• Drives the company bus for group outings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or equivalent certification preferred.
• 1-year experience working with senior adults in a dementia social or recreational programming required.
• Dementia Care Alzheimer’s Learning Institute certification and/or Memories in the Making through Alzheimer’s Association certification preferred.
• Colorado State Driver’s License in good standing.
• Appropriate licensure to drive community bus.
• Ability to work with all residents and families to evaluate residents’ needs.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Knowledgeable with computer applications; such as Microsoft Office.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Sits, stands, bends and moves frequently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, family members, visitors frequently.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.