Lead Activities Coordinator, Memory Support

Williamsburg Landing Inc•Williamsburg, VA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Activities Coordinator designs and facilitates person-centered, engaging activities programs for the Cove Crest and Adult Day Center neighborhoods. Reporting to the Director of Assisted Living Services, this position coordinates the work of the Adult Day/Cove Crest Activities Assistant to ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust programming that meets both regulatory standards and participant needs of both neighborhoods. This role is additionally accountable to the Director of Adult Day to ensure appropriate regulatory and scheduling compliance.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) year work experience in social/recreational programs, required; experience with older residents, in all levels of care, preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience, preferred
Activities Director Certified, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist or Bachelors degree in related field, preferred
Activities Professional Certification required within 6 months of hire
BBET Coordinator training, provided by Cognitive Services Educator, required within 30 days of position start date.
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License, required. Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Vehicle endorsement, preferred
Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel; demonstrated experience with multimedia presentation software
Knowledge of dementia and the ability to work with and assist in developing programs for residents in varying stages of illness
Ability to tailor activities to individual needs, and a knowledge of area resources and cultural activities
Possess a genuine interest in the welfare and quality of life of all residents
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate other staff
Ability to develop and manage daily schedules and activities calendars with attention to maintaining efficiency and hospitality experience
Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with a strong customer service orientation and work compassionately and professionally with fellow team members, residents, prospective residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
Ability to follow through on projects and assignments delegated by the designated supervisor
Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately in the event of an emergency
Ability to physically assist residents with activities provided
Ability to safely lift and carry a maximum of 25 pounds
Ability to stand and walk throughout the day, as well as ability to move about the community to attend meetings, visit team members, and participate in or present at activities as needed.

Nice To Haves

experience with older residents, in all levels of care
Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience
Activities Director Certified, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist or Bachelors degree in related field
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger Vehicle endorsement

Responsibilities

Develops, plans and implements individual and group activities programs within Cove Crest and Adult Day; covers other areas of care as scheduled
Plans, schedules and implements individual, in-room activities and socialization for residents who are unable to leave their rooms or choose to stay in their rooms in Cove Crest
Creates monthly activities calendar that provides programming that covers the seven dimensions of wellness; distributes to residents by paper copy monthly and to families by email monthly after approval from their supervisor
Plans and attends group outings off campus as scheduled
Collaborates with departments across campus, such as Transportation, Dining, Chaplain Services and others as needed
Assists residents to and from scheduled activities; assists the resident in using assistive mobility devices safely
Responsible for tracking budget and expenses for programs with guidance from supervisor; schedules performers and submits invoices for payment
Provides task assignments and tracks program schedules to the Adult Day Activities Assistant to ensure programming and facilitation needs are being met in both areas.
Provides daily support and coaching to the Adult Day Activities Assistant and provides ongoing input and feedback on their performance to the Director of Assisted Living Services
Works cooperatively with Activities team members across the community to share resources and collaborate on events and programs
Provides weekend activities in rotation with other Activities Staff for all licensed areas
Coordinates the facilitation of the Behavioral Based Ergonomic Therapy (BBET) Program within Cove Crest
Documents residents’ activity attendance, and residents’ response to individual and small group experiences daily; documents BBET sessions in designated portal weekly
Maintain resident assessments which include the Activities Assessment and the BBET assessment required in their level of care; keep track of due dates, and upload assessments into electronic medical record system
Develops a BBET Personality Profile and Music/Video Preferences form for every resident of Cove Crest
Gathers and purchase supplies for activity programs and BBET programming as needed
Provides BBET training and maintains records of training for all staff working in Cove Crest Neighborhoods.
Oversees the BBET resource room ensuring that all equipment is cleaned, filed and maintained in good working order
Ensures all residents are safe during any activity; takes all appropriate action to have a safe activity space, safely designed activities, and safe interactions; renders immediate emergency response if needed
Maintains vigilance to observe any unusual symptoms or signs of illness and reports same to nurse in charge; reports any indication of residents’ deteriorating physical, emotional, or mental health by noting such cues as uneaten food, deteriorating cleanliness, or conversations that indicate deep unhappiness or loneliness to clinical leadership
Attends and/or communicates necessary information to assist the supervisor with family meetings or the interdisciplinary team conferences on a regular basis
Participates in any Department of Social Services Survey Audits in both Cove Crest and Adult Day
Performs other duties as assigned