Seasons at Southpoint is seeking an Assistant Program and Outreach Director (Activities Assistant) to join their team!

Shift Details

Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required

The Assistant Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Program and Outreach Director.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Program and Outreach Director is responsible for assisting in the day to day delivery of resident centered activities that promotes and integrates the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives we serve. Ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embrace.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident
• Assist with facilitating a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation
• Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action
• Assist residents to and from activity room (s) when necessary
• In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement
• Reviews, reads, notates, and initializes communication log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes
• Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner
• As applicable, assist with the delegation of daily care of any animal and or plants within the activities program and services, as well as maintenance of records related to this care
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• Education: High School Diploma, and job related experience preferred in a senior living community.
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and fellow associates for their involvement in the social events and various scheduled social activities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to schedule, orientate and train staff
• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to Plan and Organize
• Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Understands and assist with development and implementation of Personalized Service Plans
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance tools
• Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times
• Maintain appropriate driver’s license such as CDL (commercial driver’s license), Chauffer license with acceptable driving record in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation
• Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills
• Understands basic concepts of risk management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk:

Hours at one time: 2 - 4

Total hours/ day: 4 – 6

In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit:

Hours at one time: 0 - 2

Total hours/ day: 2 – 4

In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive:

1 - 3 hours, 1 - 2 times a week

Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs)

Frequency: 50 lbs

Occasionally: 150 lbs

Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs)

Frequency: 40 lbs

Occasionally: 70 lbs

Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet

Distance of carry: 30 yards

Associate will use hands for repetitive:

Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation

Associate should be able to:

Bend: Frequently

Squat: Frequently

Kneel: Frequently

Climb:Frequently

Reach:Occasionally, 3 feet