Activity Director

Sinceri Senior Living; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% wage increase twice a year

401K with Safe Harbor matching

Length of Service Bonus up to $5,000

Employee Referral Bonus up to $1,000

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

Career Development

WalkingSpree rewards

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living in Minnesota seeks a dedicated Resident Experience Director to lead the Activities Department, shaping engaging programs for residents. You will manage budgets, schedule events, and supervise staff while ensuring programs meet standards and residents’ interests.

Join a team that emphasizes an active social environment, professional development, and quality of life for residents in Assisted Living and Independent Living settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as healthcare, social work, or gerontology preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting.
• Previous supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable in evaluating residents’ needs and adjusting programming accordingly.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family, and staff.
• Strong documentation skills and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and display a monthly calendar of events aligned with resident interests and guidelines.
• Provide a seven-day-per-week activities program that is active, social, and creative.
• Develop and implement a plan of programs for physical activities, cognitive stimulation, lifelong learning, and outings.
• Establish and mentor an Ambassador program to engage residents and newcomers.
• Collaborate with health services to meet health and wellness needs of residents.
• Supervise Community Programming staff, including hiring, evaluation, and discipline.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Resident relations

Event programming

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

Sagely

Job description

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

*Perks and Benefits*

• Employees can earn up to a 2% wage increase twice a year.
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• WalkingSpree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

• *Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Position Summary:

The Resident Experience Director isresponsible for general oversight of all aspects of the Activities Department, ensuringthe standards are met and implemented daily.The Resident Experience Director is responsible for creating an active andsocial environment through the promotion of meaningful activities that are based onresidents’ interests and needs. Responsibilitieswill include managing budgets, scheduling, promoting, training and conductingsuccessful programming and outings for the Assisted Living/Independent Livingdepartment and must be completed in accordance with current standards and guidelines set forth by Sinceri SL.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in a related field suchas healthcare, social work, or gerontology is preferred.
• 2 years experience working in a social orrecreational program in a healthcare setting.
• Previous supervisory and/or management experiencepreferred.
• Must be knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needsand able to adjust programming as needed.
• Ability to establish effective relationships withresidents, family members, and staff.
• Strong documentation skills and basic computerskills.
• Able to respond to resident, family, or teamconcerns in a respectful, patient, and professional manner elevating concernsto the Administrator as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and ability tore-prioritize daily tasks, to accommodate fluctuating needs of theresidents and the Community.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positiveand professional manner.
• Experience in training and staff development andability to motivate others.
• Current and valid state driver’s license and acceptable drivingrecord/MVR.
• Must be able to pass a criminal backgroundclearance.

Essential Functions:

Management

• Creates and displays amonthly Calendar of Events based on resident interest and meeting the currentstandards and guidelines set by Sinceri SL.
• Provide an activities program seven days a weekthat is built around resident life profiles and demonstrates an active, social,and creative environment.
• Provide and conducts aplan of programs appropriate to the needs of the residents that includes,but is not limited to: Physical activities, creative expressions, cognitivestimulation, lifelong learning, group social programs, indoor and outdooractivities, well-planned outings, spiritual programs, opportunities forresident involvement in planning and implementation of the activitiesprogram, parallel programming, outreach opportunities to give back.
• Establishes and manages asuccessful Ambassador program encouraging residents to participate inleading programs of interest, the orientation of new residents, community toursfor potential residents, etc.
• Collaborates with HSD tocreate and maintain a successful “Better Health for a Better Self” programto meet the health and wellness needs of the residents.
• Successfully utilizes Sagelyfor the creation of a monthly calendar and monthly newsletter. Ensures allresident life story profiles are uploaded and updated in a timely mannerand reviews resident participation to help encourage participation or toreconstruct the calendar to meet the current needs of residents.
• Provides direct supervision for Community Programmingstaff, including hiring, evaluation, and discipline.
• Serves as a member of the Community management team andassists the Administrator with other management duties as needed. Attends daily Stand-Up meetings and providesfeedback on programming, changes in condition, event planning, residentorientation, support group, etc.
• Operates department within established budgetaryguidelines. Ensures vendor/entertainer checks are requested in a timelymanner and any necessary documentation (W9, Certificate of Insurance,etc.) is collected and on file.
• Assists with marketing responsibilities andnetworks with referral sources within the senior housing communities andsenior centers at the direction of the Administrator.
• Facilitates monthly resident council encouragingresident and department head participation to manage concerns and commentsof community.
• Assists with training all staff members onrelated topics and assists in maintaining staff training records asrequested.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers whenappropriate. Ensure all necessary applications, background checks,schedules, etc. are completed and kept on file.
• Foster family and community support of theprogram (e. g., through newsletters, networking, and programs that bring family members or members of the community into the community.

Resident Care

• Provides new employeeorientation on programming and aging sensitivity.
• Assists with the developmentof the training calendar.
• Acts as a role model to Community staff forcommunication and behavior management strategies, and in engagingresidents in meaningful programs.
• Participates in resident and family care conferencesas requested.
• Ensuresthat changes in resident condition are observed and reported appropriatelyto the licensed nurse.
• Participatesin a new resident family interview for resident history.
• Coordinateswith HSD to ensure residents’ interests and routines are included in the Planof Care.
• Coordinateswith outside groups and organizations to arrange programs forresidents.
• In conjunction with the Assistant, maintains acurrent social history and profile for each resident.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory ofsupplies and equipment and follows appropriate Community protocol forpurchasing items/products.
• Supports the team in ensuring that all residentcare is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistentlymaintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect.
• Maintains knowledge of current OSHA and stateregulations, and routinely monitors Community compliance with theregulations related to resident care.

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