Engagement Coordinator (Memory Care) - Brookhaven, Ga WEEKENDS

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •21 years of age or older
• •Prior experience within the senior care industry
• •Successfully clear a background check, TB skin test or x-ray, and health screening
• •Current CPR certification
• •Valid driver's license
• •Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner
• •Ability to lift more than 25 lbs routinely
• •Ability to lift more than 50 lbs occasionally
• •Transfer 150 lb. or greater resident weight
• •1 - 3 hours/day sitting
• •4 - 5 hour/day standing
• •2 - 4 hours/day walking
• •Repeatedly throughout day bend, stoop, squat, and/or twist
• •Repeatedly throughout day climbing stairs
• •0.5 hour/day arms shoulder level reaching
• •3 - 4 hours/day use of telephone
• •3 4 hours/day working under pressure
• •2 - 3 hours/day working rapidly for long periods
• •4 5 hours/day use of keyboard/computer, printer, fax, copier
• •Close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction)
• •Critical thinking
• •Reading
• •Writing
• •Mathematics
• •Drawing conclusions from written or computer-generated materials
• •Analyzing data or report information
• •Creating methodologies for accomplishing a goal
• •Conducting research
• •Implementing recommendations by coordinating persons and/or other resources
• •Developing plans, procedures, goals, strategies, or processes
• •Clear verbal articulation of the English language
• •Ability to work evenings, weekends and flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of our residents
• •Follows Professional Dress Code policies as outlined in the employee handbook for community and department specific standards
• •Ability to be innovative and creative and have patience, high energy and resourcefulness in problem solving
• •Ability to work independently without direct supervision by following Orchard Senior Living's procedures and guidelines
• •Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office & the ability to learn new applications
• •Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• •Competent in organizational & time management skills
• •Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• •Ability to make responsible choices, decisions and act in a resident's best interest
• •Ability to handle multiple priorities
• •Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families, and staff and adhere to all HIPAA rules
• •Maintains resident and personal safety regarding occupational health and safety
• •Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA)
• •Participates in the risk management programs
• •Attends regularly scheduled department meetings
• •Responsible for maintaining all continuing education and training requirements for position
• •Attends and participates in onsite training and continuing education as required
• •Participates in safety program, as requested
• •Cooperates to investigate employee injuries
• •Promotes and support safety awareness and implement safety operations
• •Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with, Executive Director, department directors and associates
• •Participates in orientation of new employees
• •Participates in volunteer orientations, training and education as requested
• •Maintains appropriate communication with the Executive Director
• •Remains updated and communicates state regulation changes to all associates
• •Ability to motivate, encourage residents; knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident
• •Inspire, motivate and encourage volunteers and fellow team members to engage residents in meaningful, purposeful activities throughout the day and evening
• •Ability to work independently without direct supervision by following Orchard Senior Living's procedures and guidelines

Desired Qualifications

• •Pet Therapy is encouraged