Program Coordinator Assisted Living-Memory Care Per Diem

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.

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.

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