JOB SUMMARY
Develop, coordinate, and implement resident activities at Heartland Senior Living, LLC. Encourage community participation by residents in activities providing physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual development with an opportunity to use individual talents and skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma with some college or related training preferred.
- Prior experience in planning and implementing activities and events.
- Experience in working with senior adults; knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs and concerns of the senior population.
- Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement, if needed
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
This position requires the incumbent to:
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
- Ability to operate computer and software.
- Excellent listening and response skills in communicating with the resident community.
- Discretion in retaining confidential information with Heartland Senior Living and between staff and residents.
- The mind-set of a caregiver with a friendly and positive demeanor towards residents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS
Plan/develop/coordinate/implement resident activities
- Plan, coordinate and implement activities, events, trips and celebrations.
- Engage residents to participate in all planned activities.
- Encourage residents to utilize opportunities to demonstrate their talents and skills within the structure of the programmed activities.
- Organize residents to plan and assist with scheduled events.
- Prepare surveys and encourage response by residents concerning activities and interests of the resident community.
- Plan and implement programs to celebrate nationally recognized holidays and other special days.
- Communicate and cooperate with Manager, food service and pastoral care staff in planning activities.
- Drive the bus/van for planned outings for residents.
Administrative and Other Assignments
- Prepare the monthly activity calendar and keep residents informed.
- Write and edit a monthly newsletter.
- Schedule and coordinate transportation needs for residents.
- Drive the community van/bus with direction from management.
- Review and manage the annual activities budget.
- Assist other staff members on occasion as needed.
- Assist with answering the telephones and emergency call systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Share responsibilities in all aspects of renting apartments
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with the surrounding community, social service and county agencies.
- Give occasional tours and information to perspective residents.
- Assist with Marketing events, open houses, and expo’s.
Expected hours
- M-F, 9am-4pm
Work Location
- Heartland Senior Living-Spearfish Facility in Spearfish, SD
Pay
- Determined upon experience, skills, education, and training.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
To apply for this job please visit www.heartlandhome.health.