Activities/Transportation

Job Description

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 :

QUALIFICATIONS :

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 :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Close Vision

Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting.