Senior Star is seeking a creative and energetic Alzheimer's and Dementia Activity and Program Specialist to lead innovative programming for residents. At Senior Star the Alzheimer and Dementia Activity and Program Specialist uses their role and the tasks it requires to provide legendary service to our residents, guest and their fellow associates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Experience working with people living with dementia
- Strong desire to improve the lives of seniors.
- Coordinates programs and activities that motivate and involve residents in a healthy lifestyle in accordance with the Senior Star Wellness Philosophy.
- Tracks, reports, and meets benchmark standards for the programs department.
- Maintains social media as directed by providing photos of events and information to support corporate marketing campaigns.
- Oversees computer labs and computer classes.
- Contributes to meeting community occupancy goals by assisting with sales and marketing process.
- Creates and promotes monthly activity calendars and newsletter for each community.
- Provides supplies and opportunities to support residents in meaningful activities.
- Decorates the community for holidays, activities, and events; shopping for supplies and decorations as necessary.
- Responsible for assisting leasing and marketing by scheduling open houses and special events to increase awareness in the community.
- Provides wellness support of residents by developing supportive relationships with residents and their families and assists with resident transition and acclimation programs.
- Coordinates the transportation schedule and drives a company vehicle when necessary.
- Assists in the preparation and adherence to the transportation budget.
- Assists in maintaining a Resident Ambassador program to assist with leasing and marketing efforts.
- Encourages and maintains resident and outside volunteer programs in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
- Participates in all community daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as requested.
- Collaborates and coordinates with other operating units as needed.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE'S SKILLS & EDUCATION: • Experience and "knack" for working with people living with dementia.
• Ability to think creatively and outside the box in order to lead existing Senior Star Signature Programs, and bring to life new programming ideas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tech-savvy or a very quick learner for all things technology, as Senior Star utilizes an innovative resident engagement and activity tracking that requires use of the computer and app throughout each day.
• One or more dementia care certifications, such as: Dementia Capable Care, Best Friends Approach, Positive Approach to Care, (Teepa Snow) Dementia Care Practitioner, Opening Minds through Art (OMA), etc.
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