Engagement Coordinator; Memory Care - Brookhaven, Ga WEEKENDS

Title:

Engagement Director (Immediate Supervisor)

Department:
Resident Engagement

Status:
Non-exempt/Hourly

The Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing multiple engagement programs to meet a variety of physical and cognitive needs with a balance of productive, leisure, self‑care, restorative and spiritual activities, all while recognizing the individuality and well‑being of each resident and adhering to Orchard Senior Living's philosophy of care.

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have prior experience within the senior care industry
• Must successfully clear a background check, TB skin test or x‑ray, and health screening
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner

• Ensures ability‑based opportunities are available to residents for socialization, personal growth, exercise, community integration, spiritual development, recreation and performance improvement
• Executes activity programs created by the Engagement Director, containing a balanced mixture of activities addressing cognitive, recreational, and activity‑of‑daily‑living (ADL) needs
• Cognitive activities include, but are not limited to, arts, crafts, storytelling, poetry readings, writing, music, reading, discussion, reminiscences, and reviews of current events
• Recreational activities include all socially interactive activities, such as board games and cards, and physical exercises; pet therapy is encouraged
• Self‑care ADLs include cleaning, dusting, cooking, gardening, and yard work; residents must be allowed to perform self‑care ADLs as long as they are able to promote independence and self‑worth
• Successfully implements the activity calendar on a daily basis
• Provides at least one small‑group or one‑on‑one activity per day for residents who choose not to participate in large‑group activities
• Reviews each resident’s medical and social history, preferences, and dislikes to determine appropriate activities; activities are tailored to the resident’s unique requirements and skills
• Encourages client and family participation in activities of daily living to increase independence and self‑esteem
• Trains, mentors and directs staff in facilitating activities
• Plans quarterly in‑house events that promote family, joy and socialization
• Develops a monthly professional newsletter that is distributed to residents and mailed to recipients by the first day of each month
• Directs, supervises and provides training for the community memory care program
• Schedules outside entertainment for the residents’ enjoyment
• Enrolls and coordinates volunteers to assist residents, offer special programs and provide additional support to the overall activities program
• Completes initial activities questionnaire with new residents and/or families to identify interests, talents, hobbies, spiritual preferences and social needs
• Budgetary responsibilities include reviewing financial and budget transactions, assisting with budget development, and budgetary control in relation to the activities department
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training engagement assistants and driver; planning, assigning and directing work; assessing performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Takes a leadership role in decorating and celebrating major holidays, including but not limited to Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, July 4th, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, December holidays, New Year’s and resident birthdays
• Ensures residents of all religious preferences are enabled to celebrate their specific holidays
• Ensures that activity/multipurpose rooms are neat, inviting and appealing to residents, family members and guests

• Works with integrity; upholds organizational values
• Ability to motivate, encourage residents; knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident
• Inspires, motivates and encourages…