Senior Living Inspire Connection Program Director

Merrill Gardens; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid time off (7 holidays, 11 vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance and discounts

Advance Pay

Job summary

Merrill Gardens in Madison, Alabama seeks an Inspire Connection Program Director to lead Garden House activities and resident engagement. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, staff training, and dementia-friendly programs, requiring dementia care and senior living experience.

Full-time and part-time options are offered with solid benefits and opportunities for advancement. Responsibilities include coordinating daily activity schedules, reporting resident status, and ensuring a safe,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience in Dementia care.
• Senior living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures regulatory compliance and maintains records.
• Provides leadership in Garden House activities and engagement.
• Coordinates daily activity routine with GM/GHD and residents’ needs.
• Plans dementia-appropriate activities and events for residents.
• Keeps residents and families informed with regular status updates.

Skills

Dementia care

Resident engagement

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting pay:

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring a Inspire Connection Program Director at Merrill Gardens at Madison in Madison, Alabama

We offer our full-time employees:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

We offer our part-time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Our Inspire Connection Program Directors are responsible for:

Operational Performance

• Ensures regulatory compliance.
• Maintains records and documentation per policy.
• Assists RCD/GHD in training all Garden House Team Members .
• Assists RCD/GHD in communicating with families regarding residents engagement.
• Assists with evaluation of incoming residents and periodic re-evaluation to assure that interests are identified and activity needs are met.
• With GM and GHD coordinates daily activity routine of the Garden House, including any specialized activities.
• With ALPD, works on coordinating some activities/events all AL/IL and GH residnts can be included in.
• Plans, coordinates and participates in a variety of dementia appropriate activities, social events and outings for residents according to engagement program standards.
• Orders supplies, schedules, and sets up all activities in the Garden House.
• Provides GM and GHD with daily status reports on all Garden House residents.
• Assists GHD with ensuring that the neighborhood is clean, orderly and secure in all common and activity areas.
• While working closely with the Garden House Team , the Program Director may provide assistance with housekeeping, laundry, meals, as appropriate.

Resident Satisfaction

• Provides leadership in creating and maintaining the highest standards of Garden House activities.
• Meets with residents and families regularly as directed.
• Ensures that residents’ activity needs are being met with attention to individuality & dignity while maintaining an optimal level of functional ability in a professional and safe manner.
• Ensures that the Garden House team is fully trained in the Inspire Connection activity program.
• Acknowledge residents’ special days (i.e., anniversaries and birthdays). Arrange and coordinate diverse holiday celebrations.
• Track resident activity participation and adjust calendar events accordingly.

OTHER DUTIES

• Other duties as assigned.
• Conduct tours of the community when necessary.

If you are someone with:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Two years experience in Dementia care.
• Senior living experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer