About Camp Memory Care® Camp Memory Care® (CMC) is a proprietary, person-centered dementia engagement program designed to help individuals living with dementia experience meaningful, purposeful, and engaging days. Built on the philosophy that individuals living with dementia deserve more than routine activities, CMC provides organizations with a structured framework for individualized engagement, purposeful living, staff education, family involvement, and measurable program quality. Our approach integrates six domains of meaningful engagement: Cognitive Creative Purpose Movement Connection Calm Through our Camp Discovery Assessment™, Individual Camp Plan™, Behavior as Data® framework, and professional training academy, we seek to help care organizations move beyond activity-based programming toward intentional, individualized engagement.

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More Than Activities. Meaningful Days.™ Position Summary Camp Memory Care® is seeking experienced, compassionate, and highly organized independent contractors to support the implementation of our proprietary dementia engagement program within senior living and home care organizations. The Implementation Specialist will work collaboratively with community leadership, care teams, and CMC representatives to help participating organizations successfully integrate Camp Memory Care® into their daily operations. This position is ideal for professionals who understand dementia care, enjoy educating others, and have experience implementing programs, improving care processes, or supporting organizational change. The successful contractor will be able to translate program standards into practical workflows while preserving the dignity, autonomy, individuality, and preferences of people living with dementia. Key Responsibilities 1. Community Assessment & Implementation Planning Conduct organizational readiness assessments. Evaluate current engagement practices, staffing structures, and program resources. Identify opportunities to integrate the Six Domains into existing operations. Collaborate with community leadership to develop implementation timelines. Identify barriers, resource needs, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare written implementation recommendations. 2. Program Implementation Support implementation of the Camp Discovery Assessment™. Guide staff in developing Individual Camp Plans™. Assist communities with integrating meaningful engagement into daily routines. Support development of individualized and group engagement opportunities. Assist with meaningful roles, environmental adaptations, and purposeful living initiatives. Promote consistency with CMC program standards and approved procedures. 3. Staff Education & Coaching Provide approved staff orientation and implementation coaching. Demonstrate effective person-centered engagement techniques. Assist staff with understanding the Six Domains. Support appropriate use of CMC documentation and assessment tools. Identify additional training needs. Reinforce dignity, choice, autonomy, and culturally responsive engagement. Formal CMC Academy instruction may only be delivered by individuals separately authorized under the Academy's trainer requirements. 4. Documentation & Quality Assurance Review implementation progress against established milestones. Support appropriate completion of CMC forms and program documentation. Identify documentation gaps and recommend corrective actions. Assist with program quality reviews. Monitor agreed implementation indicators. Prepare written progress summaries and final project reports. 5. Leadership Collaboration Serve as an implementation resource for community administrators, memory care directors, activity professionals, and care teams. Participate in scheduled implementation meetings. Communicate project progress, concerns, and recommendations. Support organizational adoption of CMC standards. Maintain professional relationships with participating organizations. 6. Program Development & Continuous Improvement Provide structured feedback on implementation tools and workflows. Identify opportunities to improve training materials and implementation processes. Participate in pilot program evaluations when contracted. Contribute to program refinement without independently modifying proprietary standards. Support CMC's commitment to measurable, meaningful engagement. Minimum Qualifications Candidates should demonstrate the following: At least three years of professional experience in senior care, dementia care, healthcare education, senior living operations, therapeutic engagement, or a related field. Working knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Experience supporting individuals with cognitive impairment. Demonstrated ability to educate, coach, or guide adult professionals. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage assigned projects and meet established deadlines. Proficiency with common digital documentation and communication platforms. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. Willingness to complete required CMC orientation and competency training before independent implementation assignments. Relevant education, professional credentials, and experience will be evaluated together. Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following: Professional Credentials Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CAADCT). Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Licensed Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) or related social services credential. Certified Assisted Living Administrator or Personal Care Home Administrator, where applicable. Other recognized credentials in gerontology, dementia care, rehabilitation, or adult education. Professional Experience Five or more years of experience in dementia care or senior living. Previous work as a memory care director, activity director, dementia educator, program manager, or clinical leader. Experience launching or improving programs in assisted living, personal care homes, memory care, or home care. Experience with person-centered care planning and individualized assessments. Experience conducting organizational training. Familiarity with quality assurance, performance improvement, and program evaluation. Experience with cognitive stimulation, recreational engagement, or nonpharmacological dementia care approaches. Experience working with interdisciplinary teams. Experience supporting organizational change or implementing new service models. Additional Preferred Skills Strong understanding of behavior as communication. Ability to translate theory into practical staff workflows. Familiarity with environmental influences on dementia care. Experience developing standard operating procedures. Experience using engagement or quality metrics. Strong presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to work with organizations of different sizes and staffing models. Required Professional Characteristics We are seeking professionals who demonstrate: Compassion and respect for people living with dementia. Strong ethical judgment. Commitment to person-centered care. Adaptability and creative problem-solving. Professionalism and accountability. Effective collaboration with care teams. Respect for intellectual property and proprietary materials. A genuine belief that meaningful engagement is an essential part of quality dementia care. Expected Project Deliverables Depending on the contracted scope, deliverables may include: 1. Completed Community Readiness Assessment. 2. Written CMC Implementation Plan. 3. Staff Orientation and Training Completion Summary. 4. Camp Discovery Assessment™ Implementation Review. 5. Individual Camp Plan™ Implementation Review. 6. Daily Operations Integration Checklist. 7. Documentation and Quality Review Summary. 8. 30-, 60-, or 90-Day Implementation Progress Report. 9. Identified Improvement Opportunities. 10. Final Implementation Report and Recommendations. Deliverables, milestones, deadlines, and payment terms will be specified in an individual statement of work. Contractor Engagement This is a project-based independent contractor opportunity. Selected professionals may be engaged for individual community launches, specialized consultations, training support, or ongoing implementation projects. Contractors will be expected to execute appropriate confidentiality, intellectual property, and service agreements. Any access to resident or client information will be limited to what is authorized and necessary for the contracted work. Travel may be required for certain projects, with arrangements established in advance. Application Requirements Interested professionals should submit: Current résumé or professional CV. Relevant professional credentials. Brief description of dementia care or program implementation experience.

Geographic availability. Interest in remote, on-site, or hybrid projects. Proposed consulting rate or project fee expectations. Two professional references, if requested during selection.

Pay:

$18.00 - $150.00 per day

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person