Era Living
$33.00 - $36.00 per hour| Great benefits | Complimentary on-site parking space
Ida Culver House Broadview, a beautiful Era Living retirement community in North Seattle, is seeking a full-time Memory Care Activities Director to become the newest member of our leadership team. This position currently supervises five recreation assistants and is responsible for designing, facilitating, and overseeing a comprehensive, high-quality activities program for residents living in our secure dementia unit, The Terrace. The Terrace is home to older adults living with various forms of mid to late-stage dementia.
Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes: Medical/vision/prescription drug plan Dental plan Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance Long-Term Disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement) Progressive vacation package starting at 15 days per year 8 paid holidays per year 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked Employee Assistance Program Leadership bonuses Longevity bonuses Employee discount programs Pre-tax election commuter benefits Discounted ORCA commuter pass Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Model, use, and teach the Best Friends® Approach to Dementia Care (training to be provided) Design and lead cognitive enrichment, physical fitness, and social programs for both large and small groups, delegating as needed. Collaborate with residents and families to determine activity preferences and establish programming goals. Review new residents' life stories and complete summaries for staff. Create monthly activity calendars, book entertainers and vendors, coordinate special events, and manage catering as needed. Provide transportation for group outings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to help residents thrive in the memory care environment. Supervise team of recreation assistants, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management. Work with the Executive Director to create and manage an annual activities budget, track spending, and manage supplies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skilled in designing creative programs tailored to various clinical and cognitive abilities. Knowledge of dementia and skilled in communicating with persons living with dementia, preferred. Able to drive residents in minivans and minibuses and ability to do so safely Strong time management skills, able to schedule tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. Ability to manage multiple workstreams and remain calm under pressure, using sound judgment. Computer proficiency: able to efficiently use a variety of programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Ability to pass DSHS background check, required. Education and Experience:
Experience working with program design and development Experience working with older adults or persons with cognitive impairments, preferred Experience leading fitness groups or working with senior fitness programs, preferred Experience managing employees, required Valid Washington driver's license and safe driving record required; must be at least 25 years old Bachelor's degree in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation and/or CTRS, preferred or 1+ years of similar experience, required Required: First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire Food Handler's Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training or able to obtain within 120 days of hire Must complete 70-hour course to obtain Home Care Aide certificate within 120 days of hire (Not required if worked in a boarding home setting in 2011)
About Era Living:
At Era Living and our eight retirement communities, our mission is to honor older adults by enhancing the quality of their lives. We are a diverse team of people from varied backgrounds, united by a passion for this mission. Every person in every job has the opportunity to make a positive impact on our residents' lives.
Era Living was voted "2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community" by the Seattle Times.
Ida Culver House Broadview, a beautiful Era Living retirement community in North Seattle, is seeking a full-time Memory Care Activities Director to become the newest member of our leadership team. This position currently supervises five recreation assistants and is responsible for designing, facilitating, and overseeing a comprehensive, high-quality activities program for residents living in our secure dementia unit, The Terrace. The Terrace is home to older adults living with various forms of mid to late-stage dementia.
Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes: Medical/vision/prescription drug plan Dental plan Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance Long-Term Disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement) Progressive vacation package starting at 15 days per year 8 paid holidays per year 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked Employee Assistance Program Leadership bonuses Longevity bonuses Employee discount programs Pre-tax election commuter benefits Discounted ORCA commuter pass Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Model, use, and teach the Best Friends® Approach to Dementia Care (training to be provided) Design and lead cognitive enrichment, physical fitness, and social programs for both large and small groups, delegating as needed. Collaborate with residents and families to determine activity preferences and establish programming goals. Review new residents' life stories and complete summaries for staff. Create monthly activity calendars, book entertainers and vendors, coordinate special events, and manage catering as needed. Provide transportation for group outings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to help residents thrive in the memory care environment. Supervise team of recreation assistants, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management. Work with the Executive Director to create and manage an annual activities budget, track spending, and manage supplies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skilled in designing creative programs tailored to various clinical and cognitive abilities. Knowledge of dementia and skilled in communicating with persons living with dementia, preferred. Able to drive residents in minivans and minibuses and ability to do so safely Strong time management skills, able to schedule tasks efficiently to meet deadlines. Ability to manage multiple workstreams and remain calm under pressure, using sound judgment. Computer proficiency: able to efficiently use a variety of programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Ability to pass DSHS background check, required. Education and Experience:
Experience working with program design and development Experience working with older adults or persons with cognitive impairments, preferred Experience leading fitness groups or working with senior fitness programs, preferred Experience managing employees, required Valid Washington driver's license and safe driving record required; must be at least 25 years old Bachelor's degree in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation and/or CTRS, preferred or 1+ years of similar experience, required Required: First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire Food Handler's Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training or able to obtain within 120 days of hire Must complete 70-hour course to obtain Home Care Aide certificate within 120 days of hire (Not required if worked in a boarding home setting in 2011)
About Era Living:
At Era Living and our eight retirement communities, our mission is to honor older adults by enhancing the quality of their lives. We are a diverse team of people from varied backgrounds, united by a passion for this mission. Every person in every job has the opportunity to make a positive impact on our residents' lives.
Era Living was voted "2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community" by the Seattle Times.