Program Coordinator Full Time

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SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Programming Manager the CC Program Coordinator organizes the delivery of therapeutic programming to meet the physical intellectual spiritual creative recreational social and emotional needs and well-being of the residents residing in Continuing Care. Assesses the residents needs/desires related to purposeful engagement and providing therapeutic and recreational activities to meet the daily needs and interests of the residents. 50% of the CC Program Coordinators time is spent stimulating the physical intellectual social spiritual and emotional well-being of the residents residing in Continuing Care and the other 50% of the time is spent managing staff selected by the Programming Manager and managing the ongoing programs and staff in the absence of the Programming Manager.

Person Centered Care Summary:

The Continuing Care team is committed to serving residents in all aspects of their daily lives and assisting with the day-to-day functioning of the neighborhood. Members of the Continuing Care team will develop relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach; supporting the residents physical spiritual emotional and clinical needs and focusing on placing the residents first.

Compensation: starts at $45698/year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains Erickson Senior Livings philosophy and Vision statement. Uses independent judgment to design plan and facilitate variously structured guided and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms of the Continuing Care Community. Escorts and ensures the safety of the residents on group trips and excursions. Works collaboratively with other team members management community groups volunteers and families to deliver programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience. Assesses changes in the residents needs abilities and preferences to provide programs and activities that are beneficial purposeful and enjoyable for individuals and group audiences. Any noted changes are communicated to the Programming Manager.

6. Creates program supply lists maintains supply levels and ensures safe operation and functionality of the equipment.

7. Participates in team discussions regarding resident programming schedules trips special events staff scheduling and resident issues.

8. Prepares and plans various activity programs according to the schedule and guidance of the Program Manager.

9. Implements supervises or leads the group and individual activities both structured guided and impromptu in activity spaces common areas and in residents rooms.

10. Motivates and assists participants during activities/programs.

11. Sets up activity equipment such as tables instruments electronics etc.

12. A flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings as determined by the Programming Manager is required.

13. Completes state and federal required documentation as needed and directed by the Programming Manager.

14. Collects and records information by conducting resident or family interviews and reviewing documentation for assessments.

15. Under the discretion of the Programming Manager participates in care plan conferences providing vital information to the resident and significant others regarding programming involvement.

Assesses residents needs and limitations on an ongoing basis for program planning and contributes to the written assessment forms and MDS. Plan and prepare various activity programs using skills and areas of specialty.

Under the guidance of the Programming Manager the Programming Coordinator:

Provides an environment that promotes and supports an active healthy and independent lifestyle in accordance with the abilities of each resident. Plans develops organizes implements evaluates and directs the activity programs of Continuing Care. Adapts programming based on the level of the residents abilities both physical and cognitive. Assesses residents needs and limitations on an ongoing basis for program planning and holistic assessment / MDS directly with residents and family when able to gather information for assessments MDS and care plans. Provides proper documentation including weekly schedules holistic assessments care plans and MDS as necessary. Markets CC programming philosophy internally and externally to residents families and staff. Provides oversight of the delivery of customized individualized resident services. Create weekly schedules (daily schedules are optional based on resident preference) and special event flyers to be posted in a conspicuous ongoing location in each neighborhood. Weekly schedules and special event flyers should relate to the particular neighborhood where posted and copies are made available to residents and their families per request. Determines the need for activity supplies identify vendors generate supply lists order supplies and label and distribute supplies where needed. Interviews supervises and evaluates CC program department staff. Supervises programming department staff members when the Programming Manager is not in the building. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development; plans and/or participates in conferences and classes to improve knowledge and practice in resident care; attends in-service programs that are provided to facilitate compliance with government regulations. Seeks outside resources through universities community and professional networks. Provides oversight of outside groups which provide on-site educational and recreational programs. Participates in the yearly budget planning process. Maintains records of expenditures. Educates staff and volunteers regarding residents abilities psychosocial needs and therapeutic interventions during in-service training and staff meeting. Serve as a resource person and role model for others. Creates partnerships with all departments to stimulate and promote a social and home-like atmosphere resulting in a warm and inspirational environment for residents which creates community celebrates life and allows them to share their gifts. Participates in CC QAPI operations team meetings financial reviews and all other meetings when the Programming Manager is not in the building. Coordinates entertainment trips resident volunteer opportunities intergenerational programs multiple musical opportunities creative / self-expression opportunities gender-specific programs and sensorimotor physical and cognitive stimulation through the senses. Creates ongoing programs that support resident choice and preference of activity programs. Supports guided self-directed and structured programs in Memory Care programs.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understanding of the dementia process.
• Independent thinker self-motivated organized flexible and dependable.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Advanced computer skills required.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and a basic understanding of the needs of the resident
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to multitask.
• Exceptional customer service problem solving time management and leadership skills.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings as determined by the Programming Manager.
• Must be a strong team player and be willing to learn how to develop teams and foster teamwork.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with seniors.
• Experience with or willingness to learn electronic medical records and documentation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 4 years of Recreation / Activities / Programming experience or 3 years as an ESL Programming Assistant is required.
• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence and experience with the elderly is required.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to read write understand and communicate in the English language.

LICENSES CERTIFICATES REGISTRATIONS:

Certified or eligible for certification (ADC or CTRS) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist. Able to transport a resident in a wheelchair. Able to walk for long distances or periods of time pushing weights up to 250 lbs. Able to kneel bend from the waist to floor stoop twist torso laterally in all directions and grasp small and large objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Resident programs are conducted in a variety of settings including residents private rooms common areas in the community buildings patios and other outside areas resident shuttle bus and outside venues such as parks arenas theatres restaurants. Programming Staff will be exposed to seasonal weather changes.

ROUTINE DECISION-MAKING: N/A

FORMAL POLICY-SETTING RESPONSIBILITIES: No formal responsibility

Ashby Ponds is a beautiful 132-acre continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County Virginia. Were part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living one of the countrys largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Ashby Ponds helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle financial stability and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team youll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living its affiliates and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin marital status veteran status mental or physical disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information or any other category protected by federal state or local law.