Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Show excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Provide support at reception desk with phone coverage and customer service in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner
• Develop and implement individual activity plans for residents in coordination with nurses
• Work closely with resident families in understanding and developing the residents' social histories
• Plan and execute special events, celebrations, and outings
• Coordinate and lead group activities such as arts and crafts, exercise classes, games, and social events
• Order and organize supplies necessary to run the Activities programs
• Develop and implement a diverse calendar of activities that cater to the interests and abilities of residents, including those with memory impairments
• Collaborate with other staff members and departments to ensure activities are integrated into the overall care plan for each resident
• Conduct Monthly Resident Council meetings, take minutes and distribute minutes to department supervisors
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of activities, making adjustments as needed to meet the evolving needs of residents
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress
• Create and distribute monthly activities calendars, daily sheets for Memory Care, and tabletop activity schedules
• Manage Activities Budget for purchasing supplies and paying for entertainment
• Interview, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers
• Track and maintain the volunteer data base and keep accurate records of their hours
• Plan and implement ways to show volunteers appreciation throughout the year
• Assist as needed in fund raising events with Community Relations Director

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid not required but is a plus
• Must be able to pass criminal and drug background tests as required by Bureau of Licensing and corporate policies
• Written skills and computer awareness required (Publisher, Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Long Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living, Home Health Care, or Dementia Care Experience helpful
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
• Effective and clear communications with residents, resident families and staff
• Must be able to work respectfully and compassionately with older adults and memory impaired residents
• Comply with the Department of Health and Welfare, Orchard Ridge policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance and understanding of all current residents' rights
• Attend all required in-service training
• Maintain on going required continuing education
• Ability to work on a dedicated schedule
• Medium work- Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Long periods of standing and walking with occasional sitting
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting and reaching
• Occasional twisting and kneeling

Compensation:

Compensation DOE. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance, 401k, voluntary benefits available

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