Resident Programs Director

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston is seeking a Resident Programs Director to plan, supervise and monitor the “Sweet Memories” and Assisted Living Activity programs to meet the specific needs of each and all residents in order to ensure the residents remain as engaged, healthy and as active as possible.

Assists the Resident Care Director in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the resident.

Qualifications

• Two years’ college in a health care field or equivalent activities credential.
• One to Two years’ full-time experience in activities program in adult care.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• UAIs/ISPs knowledge or willing to obtain.
• Knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents.
• Able to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to drive with insurability on company policy.

Responsibilities

• Designs a creative activity program and 7-day calendar to engage residents.
• Coordinate with Resident Care Director daily to serve residents and families.
• Monitor daily operations of the Sweet Memories neighborhood and document care.
• Ensure compliance with state Assisted Living Facility regulations.
• Deliver CSL Signature Service Programs to residents in memory care and assisted living.
• Assist in completing and updating UAIs and ISPs as needed.
• Participate in care plan and family meetings and communicate resident involvement.
• Train and supervise staff for the activity programs and supervise volunteers.

Skills

Empathy for residents

Communication with families

Team leadership

Self supervision

Technology aptitude

Education

Two years of college in a health care field

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

SMILE calendar platform

Job description

Pay range: $54,000-$64,000

The Resident Programs Director plans, supervises and monitors the “Sweet Memories” and Assisted Living Activity programs to meet the specific needs of each and all residents in order to ensure the residents remain as engaged, healthy and as active as possible. Assists the Resident Care Director in maintaining the physical and emotional health of the resident. The Resident Programs Director is responsible for the activities program in the memory care neighborhood and assisted living.

Job Requirements

• Two years’ college in a heath care field or an activities professional by a recognizedaccrediting body.
• One to Two years’full-time work experience, within the last five years, in an activitiesprogram in an adult care setting, or similarly related experience with specialized memory care programs.
• CPR and First Aid certification are required.
• Universal Assessment Instrument & Individual Service Plan certificates or willingness toobtain
• Must have a thorough knowledge of, social and psychological needs of residents.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be willing to perform non-professional duties.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with technology and maintain or assist in maintaining our SMILE family engagement/calendar creator platform
• Must have an acceptable driving record that allows driver to be insured on the company insurance

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Designs a creative activity program based on company standards to meet the individual needs and interests of the residents. Plans seven-day per week activity calendar (s) that promotes resident participation in a structured environment; includes one to one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
• Work closely with the Resident Care Director on a daily basis to better serve the residents, family, visitors and staff in the community.
• Monitors the day-to-day operation of the Sweet Memories Neighborhood,i.e.resident ADLs, meals, cleanliness of the neighborhood, delivering of activities, charting and documentation assigned.
• Follow state-mandated Assisted Living Facility regulations.
• Participate in the delivery our CSL Signature Service Programs to SweetMemories and Assisted Living residents.
• Assist and provide input in the completion and updating ofUAIs, ISPs, and other assessments specific to the Sweet Memories Program
• Participate in Care Plan meetings and family meetings.
• Communicates to families regarding resident’s involvement in activity program.
• Assist as needed in the training and teaching of staff for the Sweet Memories Neighborhood and Assisted Living activity programs.
• Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of activity programs and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
• Participate in resident move-in processes in the “SweetMemories” neighborhood and Assisted Living.
• Assists in touring and customer contact to maintain desired occupancy.
• Participates in coordinating special events at the community to include family nights and open houses
• Manages volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
• Manages transportation for outings and medical transportation as needed.
• Weekend coverage as assigned Be able to do any job in the facility upon request by the Executive Director
• Directly supervises any Program Assistants or Activity Assistants in all duties and responsibilities to include interviewing, planning and, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Valid driver’s license (required driver)
• Other duties as assigned

Culture Ambassador

Models the core values of the company:

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.

Create and drive the sales culture.