SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting in the development and oversight of resident programs, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.

·        Assists, invites and encourages residents to participate in activities.

·        Assesses and plans facilitation of a comprehensive activities program.

·        Required to assist at community planned functions including coordinating events from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.

·        Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.

·        Assists with holiday decorations for the community.

·        Coordinates with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.

·        Plans, coordinates, and facilitates appropriate mixed group.

·        Creates and implements new activities throughout the quarter after speaking with Memory Care Program Director.

·        Facilitates regularly scheduled and specialized activities.

·        Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner.

·        Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.

·        Oversees daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.

·        Assists in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.  Submits the calendar to the Program Director for final approval. Posts the calendar in appropriate area.

·        Distributes community newsletter.

·        Assists Director in implementation of New Directions program.

·        Will be flexible in providing activities as assigned on both Memory Care floors.

·        Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        Other skills required:

o   One to three years’ experience preferred in memory care or experience/exposure to the senior population.

o   Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents.

o   Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel.

o   Ability to use software to design calendars and signs; use email and the Internet.

o   Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.

o   Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.

o   Responds promptly to resident needs.

o   Supports organization's goals and values.

o   Balances team and individual responsibilities.

o   Ability to delegate.

o   Ability to handle multiple priorities.

o   Competent in organizational, time management skills, and the ability to coordinate and plan for event planning.

o   Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

o   Ability to work a flexible schedule.

o   Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.

COMPETENCIES:

 ·        Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

·        Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

·        Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

·        Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

·        Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

·        Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

·        Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.

• Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
  • Close Vision
  • Distance Vision
• Additional remarks regarding work environment:
  • Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting.
  • May conduct group activities outdoors when weather is appropriate.