Director of Engagement
Company: Anthology Senior Living
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Job Description:
ABOUT YOU: A compassionate leader who seeks an opportunity to do
what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the
honor to care for and serve. An entrepreneurial spirit who is
excited and motivated by the prospect of relentlessly pursuing and
continually setting a new standard in senior living.
Apply today to be considered for this position-join our story at
Anthology Senior Living!
Continue your life story with us: At Anthology Senior Living, we
exist to make remarkable impacts on the lives we touch. We strive
to do just that by providing our residents with a boutique-inspired
experience through the best hospitality and care every day. Our
communities are beautifully and purposely built for the discerning
resident; one who does not want to compromise what is important to
them as they deal with the new realities of aging. Every resident
and employee have a unique story, and by celebrating the
individual, we create a stronger community fueled by the power of
connection.
Title: Director of Engagement
FLSA: EXEMPT
Shift: Full Time
Job Summary:
- Responsible for organizing, planning, facilitating, and
directing the overall operations of the resident activities
programming in accordance with current standards, guidelines and
regulations, company policies and procedures
- Provides a creative social atmosphere throughout the property
and promotes resident and family participation through regularly
scheduled events, activities, special programs and guest speakers,
movie showings, exercise sessions that fit within the guidelines of
the Resident Engagement program
- Coordinates and attends all special functions and Resident
Engagement activity programs for major Holidays
- Ensures Resident Engagement activities and events acknowledge
and meet the cultural, religious and ethnic diversity and interests
of the residents and their families
- Personally meets with each new resident within three (3) days
of move-in to ensure completion of the Life Story
questionnaire
- Hires, evaluates, coordinates, motivates, monitors performance,
and supervises department staff in accordance with company policy
and department budget. Makes recommendations to the Executive
Director with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases,
reprimands, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Ensures all necessary vendor/entertainer check requests are
completed accurately and timely and in accordance with all company
policies and procedures. This includes the timely and accurate
completion of W-9 submissions from the vendor/entertainer.
- As directed, plans, schedules, prepares and conducts staff
in-services
- Coordinates transportation needs of the residents and maintains
transportation schedule for all Resident Engagement events,
Resident Engagement activities and appointments
- Ensures knowledge remains current regarding senior activities
through completion of continuing education courses and networking
opportunities with other community professionals
- Supports the Executive Director in referral source development
efforts, works cooperatively with Community Sales and Marketing
Directors and assists with marketing events held at the Community
to build the census of the property
- Develops, implements and manages a "New Resident Welcome"
program at the Community
- Develops, implements and manages a "Resident Birthday" program
at the Community
- Develops, recruits, manages and schedules Community Volunteers.
Completes and maintains all required logs and paperwork associated
with the Community's Volunteer Program
- Ensures that a Resident Council Meeting is held each month
- Accurately and timely performance of all clerical work
connected with the position (e.g. Monthly Activity Calendar)
- Assists with set up of special events
- Aids in community marketing effort through demonstrated
proficiency and willingness to conduct Community tours,
participation in all required marketing events, and through
positive/friendly interaction with all potential residents, family
members and referral sources
- Arranges for coverage of job duties within the department
during employee absences either through delegation or personal
completion of duties
- Obtains and maintains all state required
certifications/licensures.
- Performs other duties consistent with the position as
assignedQualifications:
- Recent history of care experience in senior housing
setting
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Positive and cheerful disposition
- Proven leadership and organizational qualities
- Comfortable making decisions and directing others
- Knowledge of progression and care of dementia residents
- High school graduate or equivalent GED
- Currently certified or willing to maintain CPR
CertificationBenefit & Perks:
- Benefits eligibility starting 1st of the month following hire
date for *Full Time Employees*
- Robust benefit plan offerings including Medical (PPO and HAS
Plans), Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, HSA,
FSA, etc.
- Employer Paid Short Term/ Long Term Disability, Life Insurance,
Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Company paid continuing education - 4 hours of "CARES Dementia
Basics" and 4 hours of "CARES Dementia-Related Behaviors.
- Daily employee meal provided
- Employee referral bonus programAnthology Senior Living is proud
to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.
Anthology Senior Living will not accept unsolicited headhunter and
agency resumes. Furthermore, Anthology Senior Living will not pay
any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed
agreement in place.
Keywords: Anthology Senior Living, Charlottesville , Director of Engagement, Executive , Charlottesville, Virginia
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