Resident Lifestyle Director
Company: Watercrest Senior Living
Location: Moseley
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
SERVANT LEADERSHIP:Watercrest Senior Living Group associates
answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day.
They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share
their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our
assisted living and memory care services and the well-being of our
residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures
relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By
continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior
Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver
personalized services.GENERAL SUMMARY:The Resident Lifestyle
Director (RLD) position ensures the residents lives are enriched by
offering a broad range of activities/programs in a variety of
settings. These programs should appeal to the varied lifestyles and
backgrounds of the residents, while offering choice, fostering
independence, promoting individuality, and nurturing the spirit of
each individual. The RLD is responsible for providing overall
leadership in creating a safe and home like environment, leisure
planning, and upholding the standards of the Live Exhilarated and
illuminate Philosophy. You will be responsible for overseeing
compliance in accordance with company policy and procedures,
federal, state, and local laws. The Resident Lifestyle Director
integrates staff, family members, and volunteers to assist in the
development, implementation, and continued success of the
program.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Servant Leadership directs all
aspects of decision making.Participates in marketing the community
externally as well as participating in or giving tours to
prospective families and residents.Plans, develops and organizes
resident programming for the residents in Assisted Living and
Memory Care Communities.Develops and distributes the monthly
Programming schedule.Conducts assessments of resident's interests -
at admission, at regularly scheduled intervals, and as needed.Plans
and conducts individual, small group and large group programs.Plans
outings for the residents into the community.Plans and schedules
activities/programs seven (7) days per weekPlans celebrations of
resident events accomplishments: birthdays, anniversaries,
etc.Ensures there is a variety of activities and programs such as:
intellectual, cognitive, physical, spiritual, social,
recreational/diversion, creative, reminiscence, life work, life
experiences, cultural, outdoor/nature, inter-generational, male or
female oriented, educational, special programs for memory
impairment and volunteer opportunities.Develops a volunteer
program.Ensures the resident library is established and
maintained.Encourages participation from other team members in the
community in all events.Promotes in room programs for those
residents who are unable to attend due to physical or emotional
limitations.Maintains required paperwork regarding resident
likes/dislikes etc.Responsible for resident council meeting
participation, management and documentation and promotes with the
residents accordingly.Promotes relationships with outside vendors
that support community programs.Maintains equipment and supplies
necessary to support scheduled programs.Ensures budgetary
compliance for the department.Ensures all state regulations and
company policies are being followed.Is prepared to implement the
emergency response program.Ensures that resident rooms and common
areas are clean and safe at all times.Assist associates in
upholding all policies and procedures.Ensures the proper use of
equipment and supplies and upholds cleaning and safety standards.Be
prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters,
fire and other emergencies.Attend daily team meetings.Attends
monthly individual Department Head meetings.Attends monthly
Community Connection meetings.Organizes and attends quarterly
Family Nights.Attend and participate in educational classes,
on-the-job training programs as scheduled or requested.Conducts
training classes, on-the-job training and orientation programs for
associates.Conducts staff evaluations in a timely manner.Review
direct report associate time punches in ADP for accuracy.Process
bi-weekly payroll for department staff members.Participate in the
recruitment and selection of staff personnel.Respond in a timely
manner to requests of residents, families and guests.Participate as
needed in activities, special events, marketing efforts and special
programs.Provide supervision, training, coaching, and associated
talent management processes with Memory Care team members in
accordance with company policies and regulatory guidelines. This
may include payroll, scheduling, and associated
functions.Communicate resident care needs or changes in condition
with Resident Wellness Director, responsible party, physicians and
other healthcare providers.Assist with maintaining resident charts
as required by state and federal regulations.Maintain current
knowledge of Alzheimer's and Dementia topics.Oversee transportation
schedule and outings.Assist with driving the bus for outings and
Doctor's appointment when needed.Perform all other duties as
assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Able to communicate
effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents,
family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside
contacts.Able to manage revenue and expense budget.Able to make
independent decisions.Must be able to communicate in a warm,
friendly and caring manner.Must be familiar with and adhere to
guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American
with Disabilities Act (ADA).Must possess a passion to work with and
around senior citizens.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Associate's Degree or
equivalent training and education.Bachelor's Degree
preferred.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Experience preferred in senior
living and Memory Care environments.Strong leadership skills with a
minimum of 2 years' experience in supervising and
management.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The following physical demands are
representative of those that must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of this position:Able to stand or walk 75%
of the day.Able to drive the community bus.Able to concentrate with
frequent interruptions.Able to work under stress and in emergency
situations.Able to work under conditions that require sitting,
standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.Able to
speak and hear effectively to convey instructions and information
to residents and team members.Occasionally lift/carry up to 50
pounds.OCCUPATAIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:Work
in all areas of the communitySubject to reactions from dust,
disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to
infectious waste, diseases and other conditionsUse personal
protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns,
falls, and infectionPersonal protective equipment includes
infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoesSubject to
infectious diseases, substances and odorsFollow Safety Policy &
Procedure
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