Kensington Club Coordinator

Kensington Senior Living•Bethesda, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kensington Club Coordinator supports the Director of Assisted Living in developing and coordinating a meaningful activities program for residents in the early stages of memory loss. The program incorporates community connections and local resources and supports each resident’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial well-being based on individual assessments and interests. The role is based in person at The Kensington Bethesda and is full time. The coordinator plans, leads, and evaluates activities; contributes to resident care planning and documentation; supports and develops activities assistants; and works with residents, families, volunteers, and other community departments. The position requires clear communication, organization, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to perform the listed physical duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Minimum two years of experience in a similar position in a senior living or home care environment preferred.
Clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities, showing consideration for their rights and sensitivities and maintaining an energetic, positive attitude.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and a property management system.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human-service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and write English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance and follow the employee-handbook dress code.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis through a physician-performed health screening before employment.
Clear a criminal background check administered in the state of employment.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods, sitting, reaching, handling objects and controls, and frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Ability to push at least 200 pounds a minimum distance of 200 feet.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting body preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning, development, and implementation of activities designed to enrich Assisted Living residents’ lives.
Develop and publish the monthly Assisted Living activities calendar.
Oversee the training, development, and performance of activities assistants, and provide input for their performance evaluations.
Contribute to residents’ care planning by participating in assessments, developing service plan goals and approaches, and maintaining progress notes.
Develop and lead individual and group activities.
Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies before activities and clean up afterward.
Encourage resident and family participation in activities.
Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
Complete documentation, including daily attendance records, historical monthly activity calendars, precautions lists, and transportation logs.
Maintain effective working relationships within the Assisted Living department and with other community departments, and cooperate with them to meet residents’ needs.
Assist with monthly newsletters and family communications as needed.
Coordinate monthly bulletin boards and seasonal decorations.
Assist the Director of Assisted Living in evaluating activity-program effectiveness, individual needs, and resident participation levels.
Attend resident and family council meetings as appropriate and encourage and support residents’ rights.
Administer a volunteer program in the Assisted Living neighborhood.
Attend required training courses and other professional development activities.
Remain calm and positive in stressful situations and may assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.