Job Description
Meadowcrest at Middletown 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.
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Outdoor, Flexible hours,