5871 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia 23435
Job Description
- Plans and develops an effective resident activities program, including a variety of leisure and educational opportunities and activities for participation of residents of all ages, interests and physical limitations.
- Serves as a member of the facility’s management team to identify resident needs, submit recommendations and participate in decisions regarding program plans
- Attends resident association meetings and works with committees of residents in an advisory and supportive capacity to identify resident and program needs
- Provides a link between resident associations and staff
- Plans, coordinates, and implements a daily activity program in compliance with Harmony Senior Services guidelines and standards:
- Plans a monthly program of activities for all levels of care (i.e., IL, AL and MC) per Harmony Senior Services guidelines
- Meets with each new resident to complete the Resident Life Profile
- Involves Program Coordinator/Activities Assistant in activity programming whenever necessary
- Consult regularly with families regarding resident’s participation in activities
- Oversees programming budget and maintain expenses within budgeted guidelines
- Maintains activities area and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion
- Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents
- Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, resident’s families, visitors, and staff
- Coordinates and oversees volunteer opportunities.
Requirements
- Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, such as the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full time in a long-term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other related Dementia
- Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or Eligible for Certification
- Maintain applicable state requirements of dementia specific training
- High level of ability in effective and succinct communication, written and oral with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with the senior population
- Must be a self-starter and demonstrate the ability to work responsibly & independently as well as a team player
- Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others
- Must have experience in planning, organizing and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for all levels of seniors from those who are very active to those with cognitive impairments resulting from Alzheimer’s and related dementias; Must have exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff
- Ability to supervise associates and set up and train volunteers
- Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner
- Requires current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Must have valid driver’s license and a good driving record
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
Salary Range: $50,000- $55,000 annually
Why Harmony?
- 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
- Training, Development & Career Laddering
- Great work-life balance
- Flexible Scheduling