Activities Assistant at American House

, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Memory Care, Dementia Care, Program Implementation, Activity Leadership, Computer Skills, Flexibility, Support, Motivation, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Activities Assistant/Living Well Coordinator Position Summary (Part-Time) NOTE: Memory Care Experience is highly preferred The process owner of the Living Well memory care activity program at American House is the Living WellCoordinator (LWC). The LWC is responsible for ensuring a person-centric philosophy and thedevelopment of an innovative memory care activities program. The LWC will plan, direct, facilitate, andevaluate the overall activity program. The LWC will provide a creative memory care activity programbased upon the dimensions of wellness which include physical, cognitive, life skill, social, spiritual,creative and sensory programming. These programs will be meaningful and purposeful. Additionally,the LWC will also establish nurturing relationships within the community as well as supporting familymembers through ongoing activity education and support. Qualifications and Required Experience for Living Well Coordinator:• Related degree or experience in memory care and/or dementia care.• Minimum of 2 years of dementia and related memory disorders experience preferred.• Previous experience working with program implementation for a memory care population.• Ability to lead activities for a memory care population for different functional levels.• Computer skills.• Ability to be flexible with work schedule.• Actively express support for residents, staff, family members and guests.• Previous experience motivating others in fun and creative activities.• Strong organizational and time-management skills.• Problem solving and logic skills.• Interpersonal savvy.• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.• Teamwork. Primary Responsibilities for Living Well Coordinator:• Creates or oversees a diverse and therapeutic program calendar of events 7 days/week.• Coaches all staff members as to the importance of programming and how to lead activities whenthe LWC is not available.• Continually evaluates effectiveness of program and demonstrates ability to implement changesas necessary utilizing the provided Memory Care playbook guide and score card for goalssetting.• Conducts orientation for new team members ensuring all new employees are knowledgeable ofthe goals, policies, and procedures for their involvement with activities.• Oversees continuing education programs for both Memory Care team members as well as familymembers pertaining to programming.American House 2024 ©• Oversee all facets of the Living Well Program and development of a innovative activitiescalendar.• Perform welcome orientation with new residents and family members.• Consistently displays a genuine care for others and drives a culture of caring within the MemoryCare neighborhood.• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned. Company Overview American House Senior Living CommunitiesFounded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housingfor senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured fornearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Ourmission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningfulrelationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that creates sustainableexcellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided bycompassionate people.

Responsibilities

The Living Well Coordinator is responsible for creating and overseeing a therapeutic program calendar of events and coaching staff on programming. They will evaluate the effectiveness of the program and conduct orientations for new team members.