Memory Care Activity Coordinator Job at Aviva West Hartford
Activities Coordinator
Get To Know Us:
We are a senior living, hospitality, and resident care organization that offers a generous wage along with paid time off and affordable health insurance. This is backed with our 40 years of experience with over 100 years of leadership experience alongside countless years of experience each associate brings. We invite you to apply for a position and grow with a fast-growing organization which is dedicated to best-in-class care.
Our Culture:
You are the key to making a difference in the lives of others!
Our culture is built on three brand pillars that are foundational to everything we do. These pillars are more than just ideologies - they embody our mission and are woven into every service and program we design. These pillars are how we bring our values to life - to create a lasting impact that enhances and enriches the lives of our residents and their families every day and in every way.
Position Summary:
This position offers engaging activities and programs that encourage our residents to explore their interests and expand their horizons. Residents participate at their own pace and shine through dynamic activity involvement. The position holder keeps activities fresh and innovative, understanding that our communities thrive from the diversity and creativity of our residents. Our goal is to build programming that enhances our residents’ quality of life and is enjoyable and beneficial to their well-being.
Shifts: TBD
What you will be doing:
Maintain a positive working relationship with all residents, resident family members, and associates. Maintain a high degree of resident, family and guest satisfaction and retention through consistent delivery of high-quality services.
Effectively and appropriately communicate with each co-worker and community leader.
Maintain a positive image with the community.
Maintain an atmosphere of stability.
Assist life enrichment director with coordinating and facilitating activities and events for residents, both inside and outside the community, designed to promote resident’s creativity, physical and mental well-being, socialization, and fun!
Encourage resident socialization and participation in activities and events to minimize resident solidarity and promote a positive community environment.
Maintain inventory checklist of all supplies and materials required to enhance life enrichment program. Assign tasks to volunteers and encourage their participation in community events and activities programs. Provide administrative duties to support the life enrichment team as assigned by the life enrichment director. Help welcome new residents upon move-in (balloons and framed announcement, shadow box/shelves decorated, etc.)
Work alongside care staff to transport residents to activities and events.
Drive community vehicle.
Continue to develop job related knowledge, skills and abilities by participating in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.
Complete and adhere to all other tasks and responsibilities set by the direct supervisor
- Regular and predictable attendance daily.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- One to two years of related work experience preferred
General Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Skilled in caring for residents with memory impairments and secondary diagnosis.
- Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner, demonstrating patience and compassion.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of state regulations
- Ability to always perform duties with consideration for residents' rights and demonstrate integrity and discretion in the care of residents and in handling their health information. -Ability to read and write in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Leadership, motivational, and public speaking skills. Creative, organized, and motivated.
Technical Skills
Ability to develop and implement enthusiastic programming to foster the Lloyd Jones Senior Living Mission of “Providing quality housing that makes lives better”. Ability to evaluate the fitness status of individuals, set up individualized fitness programs that are safe and effective, and operate and facilitate use of fitness equipment if needed. Experience working with exercise and health programs for the apparently healthy and special needs populations. Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to senior living care. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, interpret, and manage programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and resources necessary to provide quality care. Computer literacy/experience required.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Training and Education Programs
- Matching 401K
- 15 Days Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Rent Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
Aviva Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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