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Activities Director - Senior Living Shakopee
Location:
Shakopee, MN
Description:
POSITION: LIFE ENRICHMENT/ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR COMPANY: Suite Living Senior Care COMMUNITY: Shakopee , MN S HIFT: FT Days (8 hour shift, Monday-Friday) BENEFITS: We offer Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plans, PTO, Paid Holidays, company paid Life and Long-Term Disability, 401k with up to 3% match. Suite Living Senior Care is seeking a LIFE ENRICHMENT/ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR to join our community. Our communities are 32-bed Memory Care + Assisted Living facilities. We are seeking an individual that has previous Life Enrichment/Activities experience working with MEMORY CARE and ASSISTED LIVING residents and is capable of planning & running the Activities Programs for the ENTIRE community. Applicants MUST have a background working with the geriatric population and are comfortable running the Department and Programs solo. JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, developing, and providing a quality Activity/Socialization Program designed to assist tenants in using their personal potential both physically and mentally. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Develops and maintains an activities program which is reflective of the tenants' interests. Leads activity groups including exercise classes. Communicates and coordinates activity programming with all departments. Supervises the activities programming provided by all personnel. Develops and updates policies and procedures related to the activities program. Responsible for meeting any applicable regulatory requirements as they relate to activities. Must order and maintain supplies needed for activities. Must report observed tenant changes to the RN. Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations. Reports injuries to self, tenants, or visitors immediately to the supervisor. Maintains at all times privacy and confidentiality of tenant, tenants' records and tenants' living environment. Understands and adheres to the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse prevention policy and the home care Bill of Rights. Appropriately communicates with tenant and/or tenant's family. Assists with the transportation of tenants to and from local appointments/and/or doctor's appointments if assigned. Works as a team member with other personnel, RN, Assisted Living Director and the community. Assists tenants in developing interpersonal relationships in socializing effectively and in developing the confidence needed to participate in group activities. Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness. Promotes tenants' independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills. Must be punctual, with satisfactory attendance record. Provide proper notice of tardiness or absence. Must have knowledge of crafts and games; record keeping procedures, activity procedures and knowledge of the community. Ability to learn and assist in other areas of the building including caregiving. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Must have excellent communication skills; written and verbal: to be able to read aloud, speak in front of groups and formulate ideas on paper. Must have excellent organizational skills. Must possess the following mental abilities: alertness, judgement, initiative, mathematical ability, creativity, and imagination. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must possess leadership/supervisory skills. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum of a High School Diploma required Minimum of 1 year experience in a Life Enrichment/Activities role required Must LOVE working with the Geriatric population! Must have experience leading the Activities Programs in a Senior Living community or similar environment (Long Term Care, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, etc.) Must have strong understanding and knowledge of the cognitive abilities and needs of Memory Care patients Must have experience planning, leading and tracking all activities within a Senior Living community/environment Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Suite Living Senior Care
Posted:
January 25 on ApplicantList
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