Title: Memory Care SHINE Coordinator

Discover Your Purpose with Us at Discovery Senior Living!

As Memory Care SHINE Coordinator, you’ll play an essential role where each of us have a part in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

In this role, you serve as the heart of the Memory Care program—supporting residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias through purposeful programming, compassionate engagement, and meaningful daily experiences. You help create a safe, structured, and home-like environment while championing Discovery’s SHINE® Memory Care philosophy.

Position Highlights:

• Status: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Location: 937 Bowman Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
• Rate of Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour (Non-Exempt; paid bi-weekly)

Why You'll Love This Community:

The Palms of Mt. Pleasant is a welcoming and established senior living community located in one of Charleston’s most desirable neighborhoods. Team members enjoy a warm, family-oriented environment where compassion, teamwork, and resident care excellence are top priorities. With a dedicated leadership team and supportive culture, The Palms provides meaningful opportunities to make a lasting impact every day—helping residents live with purpose, dignity, and joy in a community that feels like home

Why You'll Love This Position

A large part of what makes Discovery different is our commitment to innovation and person-centered care. Our SHINE® Memory Care program is designed to focus on strengths, abilities, and meaningful engagement—creating moments of joy, dignity, and purpose every day.

We’re continually looking for team members who are passionate about making a difference. Discover Your Purpose!

What You’ll Do:

Memory Care Programming & Engagement

• Design, schedule, and facilitate dementia-appropriate programming that incorporates Life Skills, cognitive stimulation, physical movement, and meaningful daily routines.
• Partner with the Celebrations Director to ensure engaging activities are available throughout the day and evening.
• Support Care Managers in actively participating in programs and engaging residents during activities.
• Compile, coordinate, and execute a comprehensive and varied activity calendar that supports a wide range of interests, abilities, and cognitive levels.
• Serve as the community champion for SHINE® Memory Care programming and engagement initiatives.

Resident Support & Collaboration

• Provide physical and emotional support to Memory Care residents while maintaining a safe, comfortable, and home-like environment.
• Serve as a key liaison between the Memory Care program and the clinical team, ensuring resident needs are communicated and supported.
• Refer clinical concerns and changes in resident condition to the Director of Health and Wellness (DHW) and Executive Director (ED).
• Review Daily Logs and ensure pertinent information is communicated to leadership and team members as appropriate.

Care Planning & Communication

• Prior to resident move-in, communicate resident preferences, routines, and care needs to the Memory Care team.
• Partner with the Director of Health and Wellness on Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to support safety, hydration, engagement, and service excellence.
• Serve as the primary family point of contact for residents within the Memory Care program, providing updates, education, and support.

Education, Dining & Operations

• Support ongoing in-service education for Memory Care team members related to dementia care, disease processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Dining Services to ensure individualized dining preferences and needs are met; actively participate in the dining experience with residents.
• Work closely with community leadership to ensure Memory Care operations align with state regulations and company standards.
• Assist with developing specialized approaches and programming tailored to residents with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

You’ll be successful in this role if you bring:

Experience & Background

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare, senior living, or memory care environment.
• Experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias is strongly preferred.

Skills, Competencies & Abilities

• Passion for serving seniors with empathy, patience, and compassion.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage residents, families, and team members effectively.
• Ability to design and lead engaging, dementia-appropriate programs that support physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
• Comfort collaborating with clinical, dining, and leadership teams to support resident-centered care.
• Ability to observe and report changes in resident condition accurately and promptly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules, calendars, and program coordination.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety guidelines, and care procedures.
• Basic computer skills including email and scheduling tools.
• Ability to stand, walk, assist residents, and actively participate in programming throughout the day.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) and more for eligible positions
• Thrive in a purpose-driven environment that puts residents first
• Join a collaborative, supportive leadership team that values your voice
• Build meaningful connections and create lasting impact for residents and their loved ones

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6,500 residents nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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