Activity Director for Memory Care neighborhood

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for day-to-day activities of the Memory Care Community. Expectations are to coordinate and implement programs and services designed for residents with cognitive impairment; meet or exceed standards of care; encourage and assist each Memory Care resident to function at their highest level of ability; and by word and action reassure families and friends that residents are safe, secure, and well cared for.

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 work load. Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
• Maintain stimulating activity programs that challenge residents mentally, physically, and spiritually and that match individual preferences and capabilities.
• Maintain environments that encourage memories, promote feelings of well-being, and stimulate the senses in both personal and communal areas of the community.
• Interview residents and families prior to admission and coordinate pre-admission screening and assessment with the Resident Care/Services Director.
• Develop residents’ service plans with the Resident Care/Services Director and assess and update plans on a timely basis.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, continence care, mobility, and other functions as designated in the residents’ service plan.
• Respond to all resident concerns and requests (including call lights) in an appropriate, timely, and courteous manner.
• Assist residents at meals by helping with menu selection as necessary, resetting tables, serving meals, delivering meals to rooms, and laundering of table linens on designated shifts.
• Lift and/or transfer residents as needed.
• Participate in the new resident welcome process.
• Assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents as directed.
• Consistently contribute to the quarterly newsletter.
• Recognize changes in residents’ conditions during daily interaction and report such changes to the Resident Care/Services Director.
• Help with behavior management, redirection, and communication tools.

• Appropriately assist residents and resolve concerns without having to be asked.
• Report incidents or accidents involving residents to the Resident Care/Services Director and record all necessary information on the Resident Incident and Accident Reporting form.
• Participate in New hire Orientation program and other regular associate meetings or functions.

Added Responsibilities

• Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
• Be familiar with Northstar Senior Living Policies & Procedures Manual and Northstar Senior Living Associate Handbook.
• Perform other related assignments as required.
• Attend required in-service training.
• Be willing and able to work in any resident care position.
• Conduct tours.
• Pursue educational development in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

Job Specifications:

Skill

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have required health screening, TB clearance, and criminal record clearance
• Experience in caring for seniors in an assisted living or skilled nursing environment.
• Completion of training program for certification in states mandating such.

• Supervisory experience and valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel for assessments and other outreach, automobile insurance as required by law and a valid drivers’ license.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Assisted Living: 2 years (Preferred)
• Memory care: 2 years (Preferred)
• Management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Senior Living: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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