Activities Director, Memory Care

This position will establish a program of activities that is stimulating and that fosters a positive atmosphere through leisure activities that meet the spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual and social needs of residents both inside and outside the Community.

Job Duties:

Essential Functions

• Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
• Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
• Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.
• Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given workload. Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
• Approach all encounters with residents and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Assist with planning and implementing events and activities.
• Promote residents attendance at events and activities.
• Assist in preparation of activity calendar and input of newsletter.
• Conduct activity programs as assigned.
• Drive community van and bus.
• Assist residents entering and exiting van or bus.
• Assist with decorations for holidays and special occasions.
• Assist residents with gardening projects.
• Assist with group activities, sing-a-longs, exercise classes.

Added Responsibilities

• Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
• Perform other related assignments as required.
• Assist Community Relations Director with large community events.
• Assist the front desk, dining room, and yard work as needed.
• Be familiar with Northstar Senior Living Policies & Procedures Manual and Northstar Senior Living Associate Handbook.

Accountabilities:

• Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve performance.
• Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality.
• Respect Resident’s Rights.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
• Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
• Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.

Job Specifications:

Skill

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have required health screening, TB clearance, and criminal record clearance
• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, computer literacy, and experience working with elderly.
• Must possess valid First Aid Certification, a valid license to drive a passenger vehicle, state required licenses, and a clean motor vehicle report.
• Must also be available for weekend coverage and on-call emergency situations on a rotating basis.
• Operate a VCR, DVD, and stereo system.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
• Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
• Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.

Effort

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Assisted living: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
• Activites Director: 1 year (Required)
• Memory Care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person