• POSITION SUMMARY
• The purpose is to keep the residents active and involved, socially, mentally, and physically in accordance with the mission, established policies and procedures and guidelines of Arcadia Senior Living.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Make every attempt to have all residents participate on a regular basis in the activities offered at Arcadia.
• Facilitate, and direct the ongoing social, spiritual, educational, and recreational activities for residents of all levels, abilities, interests, and ages.
• Tastefully Decorating the community for special functions, events, and holidays.
• Establish positive relationship with newspaper for submission of articles and on-site coverage of activities, events, etc.
• Create posters for indoor/outdoor activities and post in appropriate areas.
• Maintain direct communication with staff regarding activities, special needs, and common area set-up and availability.
• Arrange for all necessary supplies and run errands.
• Operate the community van for transport of residents to activities and or occasionally doctor appointments, banking, etc.
• Securement of residents in standard and motorized wheelchairs on community van.
• Complete the “Getting to Know You” and “Event Interest Questionnaire” forms with new residents. As well, any regulatory form requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate RSVP list for outside functions.
• Be able to work a flexible work schedule according to events and activities including occasional week- ends, holidays, and evenings.
• Work with all staff and Managers in a positive and professional manner.
• Support and assist with marketing functions whether it be decorating, mailings, securing entertainment, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Ability to work safely and to recognize potentially dangerous situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety, and other emergency procedures.
• QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
• Ability to be friendly, positive, professional, and cheerful; interact easily with residents, resident families, visitors and co-workers.
• Ability to work in stressful situations, remaining calm and demonstrating good judgment and self-control in emergency and difficult situations.
• Ability to delegate, give direction and set priorities.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability for strong organizational skills and strong detail orientation.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to resolve conflict.
• Ability to inspire residents to participate in activities and be involved in the life of the community.
• Keeps all information confidential.
• Maintains acceptable attendance records/follows work schedule.
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks and requires minimum supervision.
• Displays cleanliness, good grooming, personal appearance, and follows dress code requirements consistently.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• PROFESSIONALISM
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times.
• Keep personal problems and negative attitudes at home.
• Resident issues are confidential and not to be discussed outside of work
• Participation on committees as requested.
• Provides guidance to supervisors and employees.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Regularly required to listen and speak with individuals and groups.
• Lifting and moving furniture and equipment with assistance.
• Continuous Standing, using hands, reaching, climbing, and balancing.
• Good vision is required.
• Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depth of 2 ½ -3 feet
• Must be able to work irregular hours under pressure and stress.
• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.
• Be able to lift weight up to approximately 25 lbs.
• Ability to operate computer system and phone system.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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