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Director of Resident Life
Frederick, MD | Small, All-Female Residential Home
A small nonprofit assisted living home for women is seeking a Director of Resident Life to develop and coordinate meaningful recreational and social activities, respond to residents’ needs, and help foster a welcoming, engaging, and supportive home environment.
Principal Duties:
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate a program of recreational and social activities for residents, including coordination with the Monthly Managers who provide additional resident activities.
- Be a visible presence throughout the Home and visit the residents on an individual basis.
- Act as a liaison to the families of the residents.
- Welcome and assist new residents with the transition into the facility.
- Monitor resident needs, preferences, concerns, and overall satisfaction.
- Address resident questions, concerns, and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Promote resident dignity, independence, privacy, and quality of life.
- Supervise the Laundry Department of the Home.
- Maintain accurate and timely records and documentation related to resident services, activities, concerns, and other responsibilities of the position, in accordance with facility policies and state regulations.
- Provide occasional transportation of the residents to their medical and dental appointments.
- Collaborate with the Board of Managers as needed.
- Attend the weekly staff meetings and monthly Board of Managers meetings.
- Be available to assume some emergency and holiday duties.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Four-year college degree, in a related field preferred
- Previous experience working in geriatrics, genuine interest in and empathy for older people, and knowledge of recreational activities for elderly people
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient, dependable, and professional
- Basic computer and documentation skills – Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must meet all applicable state licensing, training, background check, and employment requirements
- Must be able to report to the Home within 30 minutes when called upon to respond to an urgent staffing or operational need
Work Schedule:
Full-time salaried position. Forty hours per week schedule with some holiday and emergency coverage required.
Reports To: General Manager
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working in geriatrics and knowledge of recreational activities for elderly people?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000