EnrichedLIFE Director (Programming/Activities Director) Cambridge Massachusetts Neville Place is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates commitment to our Right Values philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion integrity. Our most successful associates dont view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors. AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
Full Time: MondayFriday with rotating manageronduty weekend coverage schedule PAY & BENEFITS:Annual salary starting at $60000 Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off holiday pay health dental and vision insurance *Blue Cross Blue Shield) disability coverage complimentary life insurance and a pretax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates: - DEI Initiatives A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity equity and inclusion for the whole company!
- Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents (up to $2500!
- Retail discounts include cellphone plans pet insurance home & auto insurance car rentals identify theft protection office supplies concert & museum tickets travel shopping and much more!
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
- Nationwide tuition rewards program.
- Extensive professional development and education programs including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
Commuter Benefits include pretax savings on public transportation passes and parking (conveniently located near Alewife MBTA station and along 78 and 74 bus routes)WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING The EnrichedLIFE Director at Neville Place in Cambridge MA is a key member of the communitys leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. This person is responsible for creating and implementing meaningful therapeutic programming and an innovative wholeperson approach that focuses on a residents emotions strengths and remaining abilitiesnot on their disabilities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to map out a range of programs and activities for seniors including coordinating external trips and scheduling entertainers or guest lecturers at the community. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Form meaningful relationships with residents and families.
- Develop schedule organize oversee and implement all programs for residents customized to the resident populations interests.
- Coordinate entertainment including guest lecturers musicians and fitness instructors.
- Plan regularly scheduled outings for residents; drive the van to take residents on outings including shopping trips museum visits and local community events.
- Supervise part time programming assistant and van driver.
- Develop monthly newsletter take photos and update social media channels.
- Manage the department budget
- Serve as Manager on Duty including rotating weekends
WED LOVE TO CHAT IF YOU HAVE: - 3 years of senior healthcare experience; Professional licensure in related healthcare field preferred
- Knowledge of Alzheimers Disease related dementias and behavior management techniques and a sincere desire to work with cognitively impaired residents
- Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimers Association support group leader (if you dont we will offer the opportunity to get these certifications)
- A valid drivers license and history of accidentfree be able to be insured insured by community auto insurance 26 years of age)
WHAT WE EXPECT: - Teamwork: Promote a positive team spirit and a culture of cooperation openness enthusiasm customer service and an atmosphere conducive to growth.
- Trustworthiness: Demonstrate an acute sense of responsibility and moral integrity with strong followthrough on commitments inspiring the trust of others.
- Professionalism: Provide leadership; take the initiative handle pressure and be levelheaded in emergencies treat others with respect excel at project management.
- Communication: Interact clearly and effectively with an openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts; Demonstrate patience tact positive energy and enthusiasm.
- Technical Ability: You cant be successful at this job if you are averse to technology! We use technology to do our jobs and communicate with residents families and coworkers.
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Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associates (and residents) experiences perspectives and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive equitable and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECares LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level. Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry age disability veteran or military status disability genetic information or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law. In addition The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff rehire transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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