Program Coordinator Assisted Living-Memory Care Per Diem

Hebrew SeniorLife; Dedham (MA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Program Coordinator to plan, implement, and coordinate holistic programs for Memory Support Assisted Living residents. You will develop activities addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs, working within an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life.

Requirements include 4–5 years in memory support, creativity, strong communication, and proficiency with Windows/Word.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years satisfactory employment in a memory support community.
• Creative, energetic, patient, sensitive, and professional.
• Computer literacy; experience with Windows and Word.
• Experience implementing programs to fulfill residents’ basic needs while promoting self-esteem.
• Ability to be flexible and autonomous in managing workload.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement and lead programs that enrich residents’ lives.
• Contribute to orientation of new residents to the NewBridge community.
• Follow through on program goals and objectives as established by the team.
• Maintain open communication with staff, volunteers and families.
• Support community outings and assess residents’ needs and abilities.
• Maintain supplies for activities and be available for weekends and evenings.
• Attend orientation and staff meetings as assigned.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Program leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Outils

Windows

Word

Description du poste

Job Description:

I. Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator shall plan, implement, and coordinate holistic programs for residents in the Memory Support Assisted Living. This position is responsible for developing varied therapeutic programs that meet the physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs of the residents and positively contributes to their quality of life. The Program Coordinator also serves as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team made up of (but not limited to) program coordinators, expressive therapists, nursing, culinary, administrative, and social service associates.

II.Core Competencies:

• Be available to build trusting relationships with the residents, team members, and colleagues.
• Be comfortable leading a variety of programs.
• Listen attentively; speak respectfully. Commit to providing the highest quality of preparation and presentation.
• Project a warm, friendly customer service-oriented approach and “can-do” attitude and strive to make every encounter with a resident into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity.
• Accept responsibility for all tasks assigned.
• Follow all work and safety rules
• Commit to making contributions to fellow team members as needed
• Sensitive to issues of aging, needs of the memory loss resident and diverse populations and cultures.
• Ability to be flexible with work assignments, other departments, and schedule changes.
• Ability to follow written and spoken English.
• Ability to work as a team player, promoting good relations with other managers, co-workers, families and residents.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and lead programs that enrich residents’ lives.
• Contribute to orientation of new residents to the NewBridge community.
• Follow through on program goals and objectives as established by the team.
• Maintain an open line of communication with other staff, volunteers, interns, outside service providers, and families.
• Support community outings.
• Assess the residents’ needs, interests, and abilities. Report any change in health or mental status.
• Maintain the supply levels necessary for all future activities.
• Interact with residents, families, guests and staff in a positive, supportive role.
• Be available for weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings
• Attend orientation, in-services, and staff meetings as assigned
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned, and accept changes in working venue, schedule, or tasks assigned.

IV. Qualifications

• 4-5 years satisfactory employment in a memory support community.
• Must be creative, energetic, patient, sensitive, and professional.
• Computer literacy; experience with Windows and Word.
• Compassion for and desire to work with a senior population.
• Experience in implementing programs intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment.
• Ability to be flexible and autonomous in managing the workload.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.

V. Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand during scheduled work times.
• May sit on a computer for extended periods of time.

Remote Type:

On-site

Salary Range:

$22.34 - $31.27