Resident Program Director
Company: Commonwealth Memory Care at Chesapeake
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Commonwealth Memory Care at Chesapeake - Overview:
Commonwealth Senior Living is currently seeking a Resident Program
Director who will supervise and monitor the "Sweet Memories" and
Assisted Living 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. The programs designed should
encompass activities that require the use of all five senses for
the residents and is executed in consultation with the Executive
Director and other community leaders. The Resident Program Director
works closely with the Resident Care Director to document any
changes in behavior or condition. They also work with the care
staff to coordinate resident care, resident activities and grow an
extraordinary group of individuals to serve our residents. He or
She is -a Culture Ambassador! They model the core values of the
company personally, leading by example, and ensure all team members
always exemplify 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
Benefits:
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Health Savings
Accounts
- 401k available to all Commonwealth Senior Living
associates
- Tuition Reimbursement and Grant
- Employee Assistance Fund
- Variety of shifts
- Ability to grow your career/advance your career
- Discounts Programs
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.
- Functions as a team leader in Sweet Memories and helps maintain
the social, safety, and behavioral environment in memory
care.
- Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the
importance of good dementia approaches and activity programs and
other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
- Follow state-mandated Assisted Living Facility
regulations.
- Manages and oversees the delivery our CSL Signature Service
Programs to Sweet Memories and Assisted Living residents.
- Complete and maintain all documentation required by company
standards/or state regulations.
- Communicates to families regarding resident's involvement in
activity program.
- Participate in resident move-in processes in the "Sweet
Memories" neighborhood and Assisted Living activity
programs.
- Assists in touring and customer contact to maintain desired
occupancy as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree in a healthcare field OR a certified
activities professional by a recognized accrediting body
preferred.
- At least 1-2 years' fulltime work experience, within the last
five years, in an activities program in an adult care setting, or
similarly related experience with specialized memory care.
- CPR and First Aid certification are required.
- Must be willing to obtain a Certified Dementia Practitioner
(CDP) certification (training provided).
- Must have a thorough knowledge of social and psychological
needs of residents.
- Ability to work without close supervision and follow verbal and
written instructions.
- 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.
- Must have a valid driver's license to transport residents to
activities.
- Skilled in plans, development, and preparation of a variety of
exercise, social, recreational and educational events.
- Ability to promote teamwork and inspire positive attitudes
among the staff to monitor/attend activities with other disciplines
as needed.
- Ability to provide continuous evaluation of the quality and
consistency of activities for residents and adjusts, corrections,
and changes as needed.
- Able to live out Commonwealth Senior Living's Noble selling
purpose - "We improve the lives of seniors, their families, and
each other."
Commonwealth Senior Living is a recognized leader in senior living,
employing around 2,000 associates, and is a four consecutive year
recipient of the Great Place to Work certification! -
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Keywords: Commonwealth Memory Care at Chesapeake, Chesapeake , Resident Program Director, Executive , Chesapeake, Virginia
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