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We are a Senior Living, hospitality, and resident care organization that offers a generous wage along with paid time off and affordable health insurance. This is backed with our 40 years of experience with over 100 years of leadership experience alongside countless years of experience each associate brings. We invite you to apply for a position and grow with a fast-growing organization which is dedicated to best-in-class care.
Our Culture:
You are the key to making a difference in the lives of others! Our culture is built on three brand pillars that are foundational to everything we do. These pillars are more than just ideologies - they embody our mission and are woven into every service and program we design. These pillars are how we bring our values to life - to create a lasting impact that enhances and enriches the lives of our residents and their families every day and in every way.
Position Summary:
We are a Senior Living, hospitality, and resident care organization that offers a generous wage along with paid time off and affordable health insurance. This is backed with our 40 years of experience with over 100 years of leadership experience alongside countless years of experience each associate brings. We invite you to apply for a position and grow with a fast-growing organization which is dedicated to best-in-class care.
Our Culture:
You are the key to making a difference in the lives of others! Our culture is built on three brand pillars that are foundational to everything we do. These pillars are more than just ideologies - they embody our mission and are woven into every service and program we design. These pillars are how we bring our values to life - to create a lasting impact that enhances and enriches the lives of our residents and their families every day and in every way.
Position Summary:
The Memory Care Activities Director is responsible for the operations of the wellness and activities departments including supervision of staff, coordination and implementation of exercise and other classes, motivational programs, wellness education, and activities programs. The Director shall provide quality programs to promote all areas of wellness including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This position is also responsible for ensuring timely and dependable facility transportation services for residents. The ultimate goal of quality resident care is to enable each resident, where possible, to function at the highest level, to attain a stage of independence, or to at least prevent regression. Resident care is not passive maintenance; an active approach will always be taken.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Plan, promote, implement, coordinate, and evaluate programs of physical, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being for residents in all levels of care and for staff. Maintain compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Monitor changes in current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards. Develop, maintain, administer and periodically update written policies and procedures and job descriptions. Orient staff and train on policies and procedures.
- Develop departmental budget, forecasts and staffing plan. Ensure proper utilization of financial resources.
- Supervise, schedule, and evaluate wellness and activities staff, including reviewing, revising, and approving activities schedules of all levels of care prior to their implementation.
- Develop, post and maintain a record of the monthly schedule of activities.
- Provide a timely and informative monthly newsletter.
- Ensure timely, safe, secure and dependable transportation services in support of the facility, department activities and Companion Services. Oversees the maintenance of facility owned vehicles to keep them in safe, clean and efficient working order.
- Make reports and recommendations to the Executive Director as necessary or required concerning the operation of the department.
- Develop methods for coordination of the department’s services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care. Coordinate with other staff members in scheduling events and use of facilities.
- Serves on, participates in, and attends various committees of the facility, (e.g., Safety Committee) as required, and as appointed by the Executive Director.
- Administer Employee Policies and Procedures. Develop, maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures and job descriptions. Orient staff and train on policies and procedures.
- Complete appropriate forms, reports, evaluations, and studies.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Attend in-service classes and staff meetings.
- Continue to develop job related knowledge, skills and abilities by participating in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Quarterly partnerships with marketing department for outreach/resident and family satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain a robust volunteer program to help assist with evening and weekend activities.
- Provide supervision of volunteers ensuring safe work practices.
- Identify and train "resident ambassadors" to assist with programming.
- Utilize [life loop or touch town] to keep residents and families engaged. Offer training and assistance to families and residents who wish to utilize this interactive tool.
- In coordination with the marketing/sales department, develop and maintain an active social media presence for the community.
- In coordination with marketing/sales department Host quarterly resident and family/friend events. [think paint & sip, tailgate for football season, etc.]
- Monthly, planned staff engagement activities and coordination of staff engagement committee.
- Regular and predictable attendance daily.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible work experience in the Senior Living industry or related field.
- Activities or Therapeutic Recreation training both formally and through ongoing education.
- CPR Certified
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and write, follows written and oral instructions, and communicates effectively in English.
- Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner, demonstrating patience and compassion, flexibility and adaptability.
- Ability to perform duties with consideration for residents’ rights at all times and demonstrate integrity and discretion in the care of residents and in handling their health information.
- Leadership, motivational, and public speaking skills.
- Creative, organized, and motivated.
Full-time employees can take advantage of:
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Continuing Education Assistance
- 15 days of paid time off to be used any way you wish
- Paid Holidays
- Training and Education Programs
- Rent Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
Aviva Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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