Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa

Essential Functions Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership. Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons. Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions. Able to maintain a work pace appropriate to a given workload. Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within the specified tolerance. Supervise activities/transportation staff, if applicable; provide training; set and adjusted rates of pay and hours of work; provide performance feedback both informally and formally; recognize both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors and performance (provide rewards and discipline); a portion of work among subordinate if applicable. Develop, organize, plan, implement and evaluate a well rounded and stimulating holistic activity program; which addresses the needs and limitations of residents. Assess the needs of the residents. Observes when a resident’s needs have changed and created an activity plan to encompass the changes. Implement Life Enrichment portion of Memory Care Program when working with memory care residents. Maintaining interior space so that the resident can wander freely and safely. Drive Community van; Assist residents entering and exiting the van. Attend weekly department head meeting. Participate in the New Hire Orientation program and other regular associate meetings or functions. Attend weekly care conferences. Conduct/Attend a monthly resident meeting. Decorate for holidays and special occasions and assure community is always appropriately decorated. Conduct memorial services. Write and edit the monthly newsletter. Make and post daily announcements. Make weekly bulletins for residents. Design and post creative monthly bulletin boards and activities calendar. Lead large group activities, e.g. discussion groups, sing-a-longs, exercise classes. Arrange for appropriate entertainment for residents. Assist residents with gardening projects. Instruct residents on arts and crafts projects.

Added Responsibilities Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting. Perform other related assignments as required. Conduct tours. Assist Community Relations Director with large community events. Perform special projects as requested by the supervisor. Demonstrate a willingness to help other staff whenever needed. Be familiar with Pacifica Policies & Procedures Manual and Pacifica Associate Handbook. Be familiar with the Memory Care Program manual. Be available for weekend coverage and on-call emergency situations on rotating bases.

Accountabilities: Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve performance. Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality. Respect the Resident’s Rights. Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly. Promote a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork. Demonstrate a willingness to help other staff whenever needed. Stay within budgetary guidelines.

Job Specifications: Skill This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, computer literacy, and at least one year of experience working with the elderly. Shall have at least one year experience providing planned activities or have completed or be enrolled in an appropriate education or training program. Must possess valid First Aid Certification, a valid license to drive a passenger vehicle, state required

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.00 to $15.00 /hour

Experience:

  • Dementia Care: 1 year (Preferred)
  • assisted living: 1 year (Preferred)
  • activities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

Pay Frequency:

  • Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

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