Resident Life Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Overview & General Responsibilities :

The Resident Life Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting A at Summit Square. This team member works collaboratively and respectfully with residents, across interdisciplinary teams, families, visitors, volunteers, and the broader community to create a positive, inclusive, and enriching environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive in overseeing and implementing programs through purposeful engagement across assisted Living and Healthcare neighborhoods.

Requirements

This position serves in a dual capacity, supporting both Life Enrichment (Activities) and Social Services functions.

• (1) The Resident Life Coordinator is responsible for life enrichment / activities planning, organizing, and facilitating engaging and meaningful activities for residents.
• (2) Serves as the social services assistant to the director of social services The breakdown of job functions within this dual role are further described below :

Life Enrichment / Activity Programming

Social Services Assistant

Qualifications

Experience

One year of experience in recreation for a senior population in a healthcare setting preferred.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Education, Certification and Licensure Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualified Activities Professional required, or ability to obtain qualification within six months of hire.

Current Adult First Aid / CPR / AED certificate of completion, or ability to obtain qualification within three months of hire.

UAI / ISP Certification preferred, willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Certified Dementia Practitioner preferred.

ServeSafe certification preferred.

Knowledge

Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Management and supervisory principles and practices.

Residents' rights and the role in helping to protect and exercise those rights.

Needs and abilities of elders and the challenges of diminishing physical, mental, and emotional capacity.

Dementia and how to care for seniors with memory and cognitive challenges.

Skills

Ability to meet the needs of geriatric residents.

Ability to work effectively with team members.

Ability to assign, supervise, and review the work of others.

Ability to lead dementia in-services / workshops for Memory Support team members, volunteers, and families.

Basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Why Consider Summit Square?