Senior Living Active Living Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Active Living Program Director

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring an Active Living Program Director at Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, California.

If you want a career with kindness and are a team-focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service, please start the online application process to become part of the Merrill family!

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 Active Living Program Directors are responsible for:

• Providing a high level of customer service to residents and team members by achieving the standards outlined in the MG CARES program.
• Planning, coordinating, and participating in a variety of social events/outings to provide a vibrant and active community life to residents.
• Determining resident programming preferences, talents, and needs through new resident orientation, informal feedback sessions, resident council meetings, discussions with family members, and ongoing dialogue.
• Engaging residents, families, and the external community in activities and volunteer opportunities that promote socialization, expand personal interests, increase physical activity, and continue education.
• Aligning with external organizations, family members, and educational institutions to establish synergistic partnerships for the delivery of quality programs and volunteerism.
• Tracking resident activity participation and adjusting calendar events accordingly.
• Staying abreast of active aging and generational trends to enhance the community program; creating and sharing relevant best practices with both community staff and other Active Living Directors.
• Developing community communications such as activities calendars for residents, families, and prospective residents.
• Assisting the Lifestyle Program Manager in Seattle in maintaining, updating, and creating new resources and tools for the Lifestyle Department.
• Transporting and/or accompanying residents to and from outside activities, shopping trips, and appointments in the community vehicle.
• Setting up and cleaning up after activities.
• Acknowledging residents’ special days and arranging diverse holiday celebrations.
• Selecting and managing outside vendors, including entertainers, caterers, etc.
• Conducting tours of the community when necessary.
• Assisting the Community Relations Director in planning events that encourage prospective residents to participate in community activities.
• Serving as a liaison between senior centers, churches, and the community.
• Supervising the Active Living Assistant and/or volunteers.
• Managing the monthly budget for activity supplies, entertainment, food, etc., and staffing as appropriate.
• Working with other department heads in planning and conducting orientation and in-service training.
• Participating in all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Ordering and managing supplies for all activities.
• Taking responsibility for vehicle inspections, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

If you are someone with:

• A high school diploma (required); college degree or equivalent preferred.
• Three years of related experience, training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of social activity leadership (preferred).
• Senior living experience (preferred).

Actual pay rate within the stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws.

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.

Consider applying to become an Active Living Program Director with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

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Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.