What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Engagement Coordinator position at Vista Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Want to work with a growing community where you will be valued? At Vista Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care we are looking for compassionate and dependable people who are ready to make an important impact on the lives of the seniors at our communities. Join us today!
Available Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday-Saturday.
BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION: Create and implement a complete program of activities suitable to the abilities of the residents of Vista Winds Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. This should include physical, social, cultural, spiritual, recreational, psychological and philosophical sensorial and therapeutic activities. Responsible for creating and printing monthly calendar.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, coordinates, schedule and implements a complete activity program to satisfy all residents’ abilities and preferences as described above.
- Publishes monthly calendar and newsletter.
- Coordinates activities with chauffeur that includes excursions away from the facility.
- Maintains an adequate supply of games, puzzles, books, magazines, periodicals, tapes and movies.
- Decorates and celebrates all holidays honored by any of the residents including resident birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
- Keeps abreast of all state rules and regulations regarding activities or therapies for seniors.
- Joins any organization that will enhance the position or be of benefit to the residents or the occupancy of Vista Winds.
- Accompanies residents on all excursions outside the facility and assumes responsibility for their attendance.
- Supervises Activity Aides in carrying out Activity program for Assisted Living Building.
NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist marketing department and Executive Director with tours of the building as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
SPECIAL SKILLS OR REQUIREMENTS:
- Two or more years working with the elderly/memory care in a social, recreational, or creative environment.
- Communications skills
- Maintain composure under stress
- Be able to identify and assist in emergency medical situations
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community and State officials and general public
- Compassion and desire to work with frail and elderly
- Meet all State health requirements
- Valid and current AZ driver license.
- Computer literate.
- Lifting and carrying.
- Pushing and pulling.
- Climbing, reaching, bending, twisting.
- Sitting, standing
- Talking and listening.
- Work is both inside and outside.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current state accreditation for Activities Director if necessary.
- Two years of college preferred.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- Experience in long term or geriatric care
- Experience in senior activity programs
- Experience in Memory Care
- Experience as a Caregiver
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Some exposure to infectious diseases
- Some exposure to hazardous was
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
- Memory care: 2 years (Required)
- activity program with creating a monthly calendar: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Peoria, AZ 85383: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18