Coordinator - Programming Harbor

Benchmark Senior Living; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living seeks a Programming Coordinator to coordinate and evaluate activities for residents with cognitive impairment, ensuring a meaningful routine across physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. The role requires designing seven-day programming and leading diverse group activities to enhance quality of life for residents.

The position involves creating engaging calendars, staying current with dementia care trends, and collaborating with nursing and

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and dementia.
• Must be qualified by experience and training to develop a robust calendar of programs for elders and persons living with dementia.
• Possesses current CPR if required.

Responsibilities

• Implements events and activities to enhance memory support and resident quality of life.
• Evaluates programs to ensure quality matches residents’ interests and abilities.
• Develops a seven-day-a-week activity program incorporating the six dimensions of wellness.
• Leads and coordinates one-on-one, small group, and large group activities.
• Produces monthly newsletters and calendars using Benchmark’s engagement app.

Skills

Train and motivate others

Understanding aging process

Plan activities programs

Relate to the elderly

Flex schedule (weekends/holidays)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in aging/dementia

Job description

• Social Wellness
• Spiritual Wellness

Job Title

Programming Coordinator/ Harbor Programming Coord

Reports To

Programming Director or Mind & Memory Director

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Code

8004, 7110

Job Summary

The Programming Coordinator is responsible for, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment, based on the six dimensions of wellness: to provide a meaningful and purposeful routine aiming to maintain each resident’s highest level of physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well-being.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Implements events and activities to enhance the memory support experience and improve the resident quality of life.
• Evaluates programs to insure the quality matches the interests and abilities of all residents.
• Develops an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging and incorporates the Six Dimensions of Wellness;
• Social Wellness
• Physical Wellness
• Emotional Wellness
• Sense of purpose
• Intellectual Wellness
• Spiritual Wellness
• Monthly family-centered activities held on a consistent basis to promote participation and ease in scheduling.
• Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule.
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups.
• Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity.
• Produces an online and printable quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar on a timely basis, through Benchmark’s selected engagement application.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding residents’ life story, background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability.
• Communicates any changes in the resident’s condition or behavior pattern to the Director or Nurse.
• Maintains contracts, documentation and schedules all entertainment vendors, volunteers, community organizations, and programming resources.
• Records and analyzes resident involvement and participation in activities.
• Complies with all QRS standards for activities and programing.
• Develops programs that maximize resident participation and motivates residents to take advantage of program offerings.
• Surveys new and existing residents to continually develop programs based on their interests.
• Creates new programming considering newest Dementia/Alzheimer’s developments (pet therapy, intergenerational programming, group story telling, etc.).
• Prepares and implements Benchmark Signature Programs per set standards
• Shows familiarity and experience using a wide variety of equipment related to recreational activities of elders and persons living with dementia, including, but not limited to, arts and craft supplies, audio and visual devices, online resources, and other technology based programs.
• Coordinates a Resident Council meeting monthly (modified as appropriate) to identify residents preferences, interests and goals and incorporates into program design.
• Participates in training as required by Benchmark and state regulations.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and dementia.
• Must be qualified by experience and training to develop a robust calendar of programs for elders and persons living with dementia.
• Possesses current CPR if required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to train and motivate others.
• Clearly understands the mission and vision of Benchmark Senior Living.
• Understands the aging process.
• Demonstrates high-level skill in planning appropriate activities programs.
• Shows an ability to relate to and perform job functions for the elderly in a positive, enthusiastic,and efficient manner.
• Flexible schedule – willing to work on weekends and holidays

The Programming Coordinator role is only in Harbor. Pursues educational development in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

• Possesses training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related disorders.
• Demonstrates understanding of the emotional stress of having a loved one with dementia by responding professionally and sensitively to the family’s needs and requests.

PHYSICAL JOB ANALYSIS

JOB TITLE: Programming Coordinator

The principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job.

Frequency

• Unanticipated
• Seldom (1-5% of time)
• Occasional (6-33% of time)
• Frequent (34-66% of time)
• Constant (67-100% of time)

LIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS)

EQUIPMENT

• Objects up to 10 lbs. X
• Transfer Devices/Gait Belts X
• Objects 11-20 lbs. X
• Kitchen Equipment X
• Objects 21-35 lbs. X
• Ladders X
• Objects 36-75 lbs.* X
• Maintenance Equipment X
• Objects 76-100lbs.* X
• Tablets/Computers/Office X

• Weights in excess of 35 lbs. will be reviewed for 2-person or mechanical assist

Vehicles/Driving X

PUSH/ PULL FORCE **

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

• Wheelchair with Resident 10-50lbs. X
• Indoors X
• Resident Lift Equipment 10-60 lbs. X
• Outdoors X
• 2 Wheel Dolly/ 4 Wheel Cart 5-35lbs. X
• Extreme Heat X
• Floor Cleaning Equipment 5-25 lbs. X
• Extreme Cold X

• Push/pull force is measured as the peak force required to start object moving

• Dusty X

Excessive Noise X

POSTURES

• Sitting X

RESIDENT MOBILITY ASSISTANCE

• Standing X
• One/two person manual transfer (up to 35 lbs. lifting force per person) X
• Walking on even surface X
• Bed positioning (lateral movement of resident in bed) X
• Walking on uneven surface X
• Chair boosting (assisting resident to sit up in a chair) X
• Climbing/Stairs X
• Assist Walking with Gait Belt X
• Bend/Stoop/Twist X

Additional Considerations

• Crouching/Squatting X
• Physical Exams or Health Screenings (as required by state) X
• Kneel/Crawling X
• TB Test X
• Reach Above Shoulders X
• Annual Flu Shot X
• Reach Waist to Shoulders X
• COVID Vaccinations and Boosters X
• Reach Below Waist X
• Personal Protective Equipment (nitrile gloves, gown, mask, etc.) X
• Repetitive Arm Use X
• N95 Respirator (must be clean shaven such that any facial hair does not impact the respirator seal) X
• Repetitive Wrist/Hand Use X
• Exposure to House Pets X
• Hand grasping (power grip) X
• Exposure to Needles and Sharps X
• Fine manipulation hands/fingers X

When working with our resident population, you may on occasion be exposed to certain risks related to medical conditions or progressive diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. These risks include communicable diseases as well as agitation and/or aggressive behaviors which may be verbal or physical. Because you are working so closely with the resident, you may be the target of this aggression. Understanding that these behaviors are related to a medical condition and/or disease process and are not in any way personal, is key to maintaining dignity and respect for our residents in all avenues of care. Benchmark is committed to workplace safety, and to the extent there is any concern relating to safety hazards in the performance of the job, you should immediately report your concerns as directed in the Employee Handbook.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

I ______________________________ have read this job description and understand the duties and responsibilities of the position of Programming Coordinator. I further understand that it is my responsibility to perform my duties consistent with the highest standards of Benchmark Senior Living.

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Employee Signature Date

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Supervisor’s Signature Date