Memory Care Program Director

Sunset Woods Senior Living; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Memory Care Program Director for our Texas Lewisville community. You will lead the Activity Supervisor team, plan a robust activities calendar, and partner with residents and families to promote independence and engagement in daily life.

You will collaborate with staff to deliver meaningful programs, coordinate volunteer projects, manage supplies, and transport residents to events. CPR/First Aid certification and driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree preferred in Recreation Therapy or Human Services.
• Experience in small group socialization and creative programming for older adults.
• Experience in managing staff and volunteers.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and oversee the Activities program for residents.
• Create a multi-faceted daily/monthly calendar appropriate for all care levels.
• Establish community partnerships to offer diverse activity options.
• Provide opportunities for residents to engage in volunteer projects.
• Ensure supplies are ordered and available for use.
• Transport residents to activities and events in the community.

Skills

Energetic personality

Empathetic listening

Strong communication

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services

Job description

Our Senior Living Community Is Currently Seeking An Memory Care Program Director To Join Our Team Of Dedicated Professionals Who Want To Make a Difference In The Lives Of Our Residents, Their Families, And Our Community. We Are Guided By Our CAPLICO Core Values.

Core Values

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second (Employee First!)
• Ownership

About The Opportunity

The Activity Supervisor plans, implements and oversees the Activities program for our residents. Works in conjunction with the Activities staff to create a multi-faceted daily/monthly calendar that is appropriate for all care levels and includes events that encourage resident individuality, participation and leadership. Not only is our work emotionally rewarding, we provide great benefits as well: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and more!

• Ensures that the activities program promotes a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment for residents.
• Provides a well-balanced daily and monthly calendar of programs and events of interest to the residents. Routinely seeks and is open to resident feedback on activity likes/dislikes and on suggestions for future programs.
• Establishes and maintains community partnerships to offer a wide variety of choices for residents and collaborates with other organizations/businesses to promote joint programming.
• Provides opportunities for residents to engage in volunteer projects in the surrounding community.
• Ensures that activities supplies are ordered and available for use.
• Transports residents to various activities and events in the community.

Critical Success Factors

• Is energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative.
• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and be an effective, empathetic listener.
• High school diploma or GED. Prefer college degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services and/or two (2) years of equivalent work experience in the field.
• Prior experience in small group socialization and creative programming for older adults preferred.
• Prior experience in managing staff and volunteers.
• Current CPR/first aid certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record with no major violations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.