Anthem Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To protect, engage, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

Works together with the Life Engagement Director to ensure that activities services are available and provided to the residents to help fulfill their basic psychological, social and spiritual needs.

Life Engagement Director

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Provide daily encouragement to residents for involvement in activities available via verbal invitations and reminders. This should include both group and individual activities.

· Provide transportation and directions to/from activities residents are interested in.

• Responsible to participate in Pathways of Purpose program by applying functional engagement during workday in all daily interactions with residents.

· Provide leadership and direction with activities such as; games, exercise, socials, flower arranging and crafts. Will assist in leading activities as assigned by supervisor. .

· Maintain a record of residents activities involvement. Evaluate residents reactions during activities and report unusual observations to the Life Engagement Director or nursing staff along with documenting behavioral problems and/or changes.

· Assist Life Engagement Director in completing Initial Interest Forms and help provide activities orientation to new residents.

· Requisition and may purchase supplies, equipment, and materials as assigned to do so by Life Engagement Director to carry out programs.

· Provide assistance in keeping the activities areas orderly and decorated appropriately.

· Provides driving assistance when going on outings. Helps load/unload activities bus during outings.

· May be required to perform tours and/or answer questions regarding residents and programs at the community.

· Ensure that all items are purchased, prepared and set up for happy-hours.

· Attend and participate in meetings and/or training in areas related to activities and resident rights.

· Assist Life Engagement Director in ensuring that residents activity needs are being met via 1:1 visitation, encouraging intellectual and educational development through literature, movies, cultural events, and some form of stimulus in the rooms of the residents who are unable to leave their rooms.

· Assist in delivering mail and packages to residents.

· Ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately and timely by state requirements.

· Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Ability to read, speak and understand English sufficiently to follow directions and communicate with supervisor, co-workers and residents; some Activities experience in geriatric setting is desirable but not essential, since on-the-job training will be provided.

· First Aid and CPR Certification

• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law
• Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties of the position and the absence of any communicable disease, including tuberculosis and CXR clearance.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record, and free of restrictions or limitations

Must have Activity Directors Certification. Must have ability to communicate well by reading, writing and following written and oral directions. Needs to have some skill or formal training in arts and crafts. Must be willing to work with the geriatric residents and want to meet their needs.

Must possess leadership abilities and have previously worked with geriatric residents. Must have tact, patience, a cheerful disposition and be enthusiastic. Must also have organizational and time management skills.

• Work day_..8 hours, schedule may change
• Stands. ..often up to 6 hours daily
• Sits...often, up to 2 hours daily
• Walks.. .often, short distances
• Bends.. .occasional
• Stairs...occasional, not necessary
• Kneels. . . seldom
• Lifts.. .occasional, up to 50#
• Pushes...frequently, wheelchairs
• Repetitive hand/foot...seldom'

Works mostly indoors on carpeted floor in well lighted and ventilated areas. Works with a variety or residents, staff and families on a daily basis. Potential exposure to odors and personal peculiarities of the aged and emotional disturbances. Must be constantly alert and able to handle emergencies and possible injuries to residents.

Works under loose supervision. Needs to be self-directed, very organized and be able to follow a schedule and always be on time.

To carry out all duties and responsibilities to the best of yourability. Supervise and protect residents during any scheduled activity and comply with safety regulations and policies. Maintain adequate records on each resident while always maintaining confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37934: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person