Life Engagement Director

New Haven Assisted Living of Bastrop•Bastrop, TX

10d

About The Position

Life Engagement Director Position Summary: This position will provide leadership and resources while actively serving the residents of their community through the six dimensions of life: social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and dignified personal care. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the designee will provide regular contact with the residents through individual and group activities. This is a full-time position that may require weekends, holidays, and/or evenings.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate and
Current and valid state driver’s license.
Must be able to speak & hear well enough to verbally interact with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
Must be able to see well enough to read and write English, use a computer, and visually interact with residents, families, staff, and visitors.
Must be able to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Loving and empathetic approach to residents & co-workers
Documentation, clear and timely
Customer service, effective written and verbal communication skills
Physically able to lead activities
Knowledge of safety, risk management, and emergency procedures
Openness to change, forward thinking, flexibility
Coachable
Problem solving abilities
Team player
Time management skills
Organizational skills
Takes initiative & can self-manage
Creativeness

Responsibilities

Establish a functional recreation program with a therapeutic approach.
Promote, plan, and carry out a full recreation program.
Review each resident's medical and social history, as well as update resident’s preferences, likes, and dislikes, in determining appropriate activities for the resident.
Monitor and evaluate resident response to program inclusion and resident safety.
Oversee the development of the community’s engagement team (this includes the engagement assistants and/or engagement coordinator.
Resident engagement and activity participation will document in a timely manner, on a daily basis.
Maintain supply inventory & organization of activity supplies.
Coordinates with outside groups and organizations to arrange programs for residents.
Responsible for the recruiting, training, supervising, & assisting volunteers, therapeutic recreation internships or students
Responsible for incorporating intergenerational opportunities for the community.
Attend corporate compliance training and adhere to the policies and procedures.
Communication with team regarding potential health concerns/changes in the physical or mental condition of residents.
Assist in marketing responsibilities (i.e. taking inquiries and/or giving tours) when management, marketing, and/or team leaders are not available.
Creating & updating the monthly activity calendar.
Assisting residents with meals. This also includes snacks & drinks throughout the day.
Assisting residents with completion of self-care and/or occupational activities of daily living, as needed.
Assisting in the transfer and/or lifting of residents as needed.
Researching & presenting new activity ideas.
Ability to participate in resident outings.
Updating the engagement spotlight board.
Special event planning.
Holiday Parties and Other-Will provide at least 4 events per year where families are invited.