What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Compass Programming (Memory Care, Therapeutic Support) position at Senior Living Residences?
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield Station is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors.
Ridgefield Station’s caring and compassionate programming team members provide therapeutic opportunities and meaningful engagement our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Ridgefield Station is located at 55 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT. Learn more about Ridgefield Station here.
Available Shifts
Full Time salaried position with rotating manager-on-duty weekend schedule
Pay & Benefits
Annual rate starting at $65,000
Benefits
Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
The Director of Compass Programming at Ridgefield Station is a key member of the community’s leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. This person is responsible for creating and implementing meaningful, therapeutic programming and an innovative whole-person approach that focuses on a resident’s emotions, strengths, and remaining abilities—not on their disabilities. This person works primarily in our memory care neighborhood, working closely with our assisted living residents.
Core Responsibilities
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Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.
Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Ridgefield Station is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors.
Ridgefield Station’s caring and compassionate programming team members provide therapeutic opportunities and meaningful engagement our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Ridgefield Station is located at 55 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT. Learn more about Ridgefield Station here.
Available Shifts
Full Time salaried position with rotating manager-on-duty weekend schedule
Pay & Benefits
Annual rate starting at $65,000
Benefits
Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:
- DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
- Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents (up to $2,500!)
- Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identify theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
- Nationwide tuition rewards program.
- Free meal during scheduled shifts.
- Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
The Director of Compass Programming at Ridgefield Station is a key member of the community’s leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. This person is responsible for creating and implementing meaningful, therapeutic programming and an innovative whole-person approach that focuses on a resident’s emotions, strengths, and remaining abilities—not on their disabilities. This person works primarily in our memory care neighborhood, working closely with our assisted living residents.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operation of the Compass Memory Support Neighborhood, in coordination with the leadership team
- Manage a comprehensive therapeutic program, with the goal of enhancing social, intellectual, creative, spiritual and physical well-being of residents, in accordance with Compass goals and procedures
- Lead daily programs for residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias
- Supervise and train programming assistants, Resident Care Associates and volunteers
- Assist with monthly newsletter, Facebook and community events
- Plan scheduled outings for residents and occasionally drive the van/car
- Manage the department budget
- Serve as Manager on Duty, including rotating weekends
- 3 years of senior healthcare experience; Professional licensure in related healthcare field preferred
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, related dementias, and behavior management techniques, and a sincere desire to work with cognitively impaired residents
- Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Association support group leader (if you don’t, we will offer the opportunity to get these certifications)
- A valid driver’s license and history of accident-free driving. Must be able to be insured insured by community auto insurance (26 years of age)
- Teamwork: Promote a positive team spirit and a culture of cooperation, openness, enthusiasm, customer service, and an atmosphere conducive to growth.
- Trustworthiness: Demonstrate an acute sense of responsibility and moral integrity with strong follow-through on commitments, inspiring the trust of others.
- Professionalism: Provide leadership; take the initiative, handle pressure and be level-headed in emergencies, treat others with respect, excel at project management.
- Communication: Interact clearly and effectively with an openness to other people's ideas and thoughts; Demonstrate patience, tact, positive energy and enthusiasm.
- Technical Ability: You can’t be successful at this job if you are averse to technology! We use technology to do our jobs and communicate with residents, families and coworkers.
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Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.
Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $65,000
