What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Director Memory Care Full-time (ALP) position at Arbor Landing at Pawleys?
Hiring Immediately!!
Do you have a passion for memory care residents? Are you creative and engaging? If so, this career could be for you!
Arbor Landing at Pawleys located in Pawleys Island, SC is seeking to hire a Full-time Memory Care Social Director for our beautiful community.
The purpose of this position is to develop and implement programming for our Memory Care residents that will facilitate community and socialization and provide them with meaningful and enriching activities. Recruit, coordinate and train volunteer members and help ensure employee involvement in the activities program.
**We offer a great and affordable Benefits Package!!
Duties & Responsibilities
Activities Program:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and psycho-social needs of the residents in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.
- Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
- Utilize community resources and entertainers to schedule various activities, including special events.
- Create monthly activities calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with enriching opportunities.
- Coordinate all special events, including holiday events.
- Conduct all activities as needed.
- Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly and share their ideas, thoughts and concerns regarding their activities.
- Ensure that residents are encouraged and assisted to attend activities that are of interest to them.
- Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines.
- Coordinate activities involving other departments with the appropriate department head.
- Arrange transportation for regular and special outings.
- Drive residents in van/bus as needed.
- Provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community service projects.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by your supervisor, including any on-call responsibilities.
- Comply with the community’s policies, training programs, and state and federal regulations.
Requirements:
- Friendly, caring disposition with a desire to work with older adults.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in coordinating activities for older adults.
- Previous Memory Care/Alzheimer's experience.
- Must show leadership abilities and work independently, efficiently and reliably.
- It is important to be an effective communicator, stimulating and motivating residents, volunteers and staff, while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns.
- Experience in managing and maintaining a departmental budget and expenses.
- Engaging, enthusiastic, willing to learn and overflowing with creativity to share in planning new activities.
- Experience in volunteer recruitment and training (preferred).
- Current and valid Driver’s License. Must have and maintain a good driving record.
- Ability to respond calmly in emergency situations.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, special events and holidays.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online or in person at:
Arbor Landing at Pawleys
7419 Ocean Highway
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19