Director of Compass Programming (Memory Support)
Full Time
Farmington, CT 06032
$65,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Director of Compass Programming (Memory Care, Therapeutic Support)
Farmington, Connecticut
Farmington Station, a well respected leader of assisted living and memory support, is on the lookout for top-notch talent. We’re an equal-opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and great benefits, not to mention a work environment with positive energy filled with friendly people committed to doing the very best they can to take care of seniors. Do you share these values?
Farmington Station is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our “Right Values” philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors. We are proud to have been ranked #4 in The Boston Globe's 2022 List of Top Places to Work in Massachusetts!
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
The Director of Compass Programming at Farmington Station is a key member of the community’s leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. This person is responsible for creating and implementing meaningful, therapeutic programming and an innovative whole-person approach that focuses on a resident’s emotions, strengths, and remaining abilities—not on their disabilities. This person works primarily in our memory care neighborhood, working closely with our assisted living residents.
Starting rate at $65,000 annually
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the daily operation of the Compass Memory Support Neighborhood, in coordination with the leadership team
- Manage a comprehensive therapeutic program, with the goal of enhancing social, intellectual, creative, spiritual and physical well-being of residents, in accordance with Compass goals and procedures
- Lead daily programs for residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias
- Supervise and train programming assistants, Resident Care Associates and volunteers
- Assist with monthly newsletter, Facebook and community events
- Plan scheduled outings for residents and occasionally drive the van/car
- Manage the department budget
- Serve as Manager on Duty, including rotating weekends
WE’D LOVE TO CHAT IF YOU HAVE:
- 3+ years of senior healthcare experience; Professional licensure in related healthcare field preferred
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, related dementias, and behavior management techniques, and a sincere desire to work with cognitively impaired residents
- Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Association support group leader (if you don’t, we will offer the opportunity to get these certifications)
- A valid driver’s license and history of accident-free driving
WHAT WE EXPECT:
- Teamwork: Promote a positive team spirit and a culture of cooperation, openness, enthusiasm, customer service, and an atmosphere conducive to growth.
- Trustworthiness: Demonstrate an acute sense of responsibility and moral integrity with strong follow-through on commitments, inspiring the trust of others.
- Professionalism: Provide leadership; take the initiative, handle pressure and be level-headed in emergencies, treat others with respect, excel at project management.
- Communication: Interact clearly and effectively with an openness to other people's ideas and thoughts; Demonstrate patience, tact, positive energy and enthusiasm.
- Technical Ability: You can’t be successful at this job if you are averse to technology! We use technology to do our jobs and communicate with residents, families and coworkers.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay, generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Referral bonus programs
- Access your schedule, time off requests, and pay information from anywhere with our app-based payroll system
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programming for associates
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability
- 401(K) Match program
- A caring team that is focused on doing right by our residents and one another
To learn more about our pay and benefits, please apply today!
Not ready to apply just yet but have questions? Email us at jobs@slr-usa.com.
- Effective October 2021, SLR associates are required to show proof of COVID vaccination. If medical or religious reasons prevent an associate from providing proof of vaccination, they will need to participate in weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing.
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Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program in an effort to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.
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