JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, train, manage, evaluate performance for and delegate responsibilities to Assisted Living and Cottage activities team members, interns, and volunteers
• Schedule activity support team to provide daily activity coverage, including evenings and weekends
• Create and submit annual activities budget to Executive Director. Ensure adherence to the monthly budget guidelines and maintain a spend down tracker.
• Facilitate Assisted Living Resident Council meetings and Cottage Family meetings
• Create, direct and oversee group and one-on-one activities in accordance with state guidelines and community policies and budget
• Coordinate transportation of residents for scheduled activities and appointments
• Collaborate with Marketing Director in marketing Spring Arbor to the greater community through activity programming both internal and external
• Development of monthly community newsletter and activities calendar for entire community

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Experience in and knowledge of working with the senior population, including those with dementia diagnoses
• Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action
• Understanding of the social, psychological, and recreational needs of Alzheimer’s and memory impaired residents
• Knowledge of resources for seniors and related agencies
• Ability to exercise confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Pleasant, friendly, and helpful at all times ensuring proper and timely service
• Genuine concern for and strong interest in working with seniors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred
• At least 2 years' demonstrated success working in senior living activities or similar work-related environment.
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office
• General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors
• Aptitude and previous experience with Alzheimer’s and memory impaired residents preferred
• Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others

Just as a family makes a house a home, our family of dedicated professionals makes Spring Arbor a place where our residents feel loved, like an extension of the family. Spring Arbor has continued to build on its successes, owning and operating 24 senior living communities throughout Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. From Residential Assisted Living to Memory Care, our team nurtures each resident's independence by promoting dignity and choice in a setting of compassionate care. Join our team and work with us here. You’ll love it!

As a progressive organization meeting the needs of a diverse workforce, in addition to the standard competitive benefits package we also offer 10 paid holidays as well as a paid birthday off, excellent health care benefits, and education assistance-to name just a few. To learn more about this exciting opportunity to join a great organization, visit www.springarborliving.com.

Spring Arbor Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.