Reminiscence Supervisor

Sunrise Senior Living • Acworth, GA

110d

About The Position

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together. Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of. The Reminiscence Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership support of the reminiscence neighborhood. The Reminiscence Supervisor is a working leader in the day to day operations directly supervising and assisting the reminiscence team, championing the designated care manager concept and providing resident care and services. Responsible for assisting in the recruiting, selection and training of team members as well as staffing and scheduling. Assists in promoting excellence in resident care and programming, assists with the outreach to families with an understanding of the evolving information on Alzheimer's disease. The Reminiscence Supervisor is responsible for assisting the community in maintaining high quality standards throughout the community.

Requirements

• One (1) year experience preferred in assisted living, home health, long term care, or hospital industries.
• Experience with memory impaired senior population.
• Supervisory/management experience preferred which may include supervising and responsibility of shift/daily operations.
• College degree and management experience with dementia care may be required per state/province requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations.
• Competent in organizational, time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Possess basic proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to the reminiscence team and support and assist the Reminiscence Coordinator and/or Resident Care Coordinator.
• Assist with scheduling and assigning daily tasks to the reminiscence team.
• Assist with staffing and scheduling according to operational and budgetary guidelines and federal, state/provincial, and local laws.
• Assist in daily review of timekeeping practices and payroll reports to ensure all hours worked are recorded and appropriately paid.
• Take an active role in Crossover meetings to remain informed; brief incoming reminiscence team regarding resident updates and community news and concerns.
• Maintain visibility throughout the reminiscence neighborhoods and take initiative to assist team members.
• Review clinical alerts to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident's physical and behavioral changes.
• Recognize resident changes in condition and take appropriate action.
• Assist with the monthly family support group meetings and necessary preparations.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly in-house social and family events.
• Assist with the network contacts and relationships and provide assistance in arranging for speakers from community groups/organizations to provide educational support for families of the residents.
• Assist with the inventorying, tracking, and ordering of necessary resident care supplies.
• Supervise and assist the reminiscence team as well as providing direct resident care and services.
• Support the leadership activities of planning, organizing, facilitating, and assisting in the overall reminiscence operations.
• Demonstrate competence and lead/assist programming with partnership of the Activities and Volunteer Coordinator.
• Assist in the designing, scheduling, and facilitating of the reminiscence programs incorporating Life Skills.
• Review the resident's file prior to move-in and assist if appropriate in the Family Meeting.
• Assist with developing the Daily Assignment Sheets, monitor ongoing progress for completion of tasks including hydration, and resident engagement in Life Skills programming.
• Assist with adding tasks to the electronic health record for the point of care documentation.
• Assist the Resident Care Director (RCD) with the assessment process to support the levels of care with the appropriate staffing levels.
• Assist in ensuring the community team follows all federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations.
• Understand essential quality service standards pertaining to resident care and services.
• Assist in the development and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Assist in ensuring standards of cleanliness, hygiene, proper attire, and health standards are maintained.
• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, SDS, and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Participate as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
• Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team Meetings, Crossover, and others as directed.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans.
• Retirement Savings Plans.
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree