Location:

Eagle’s Trace is a beautiful 70-acre continuing care retirement community located just minutes from the metroplex in West Houston, Texas. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintains Erickson Senior Living’s philosophy and “Vision” statement. Uses independent judgment to design, plan and facilitate variously structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms of the Continuing Care Community. Escorts and ensures the safety of the residents on group trips and excursions. Works collaboratively with other team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience. Assesses changes in the resident’s needs, abilities, and preferences to provide programs and activities that are beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable for individuals and group audiences. Any noted changes are communicated to the Programming Manager.

6. Creates program supply lists, maintains supply levels, and ensures safe operation and functionality of the equipment.

7. Participates in team discussions regarding resident programming, schedules, trips, special events, staff scheduling, and resident issues.

8. Prepares and plans various activity programs according to the schedule and guidance of the Program Manager.

9. Implements, supervises or leads the group and individual activities both structured, guided and impromptu in activity spaces, common areas, and in resident’s rooms.

10. Motivates and assists participants during activities/programs.

11. Sets up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, electronics, etc.

12. A flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings as determined by the Programming Manager is required.

13. Completes state and federal required documentation as needed and directed by the Programming Manager.

14. Collects and records information by conducting resident or family interviews and reviewing documentation for assessments.

15.  Under the discretion of the Programming Manager, participates in care plan conferences providing vital information to the resident and significant others regarding programming involvement.

Assesses residents’ needs and limitations on an ongoing basis for program planning and contributes to the written assessment forms and MDS. Plan and prepare various activity programs using skills and areas of specialty.

Under the guidance of the Programming Manager the Programming Coordinator:

Provides an environment that promotes and supports an active, healthy, and independent lifestyle in accordance with the abilities of each resident. Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the activity programs of Continuing Care. Adapts programming based on the level of the resident’s abilities, both physical and cognitive. Assesses residents’ needs and limitations on an ongoing basis for program planning and holistic assessment / MDS completion.   Interacts directly with residents and family when able, to gather information for assessments, MDS, and care plans. Provides proper documentation including weekly schedules, holistic assessments, care plans, and MDS as necessary.   Markets CC programming philosophy internally and externally to residents, families, and staff. Provides oversight of the delivery of customized, individualized resident services. Create weekly schedules (daily schedules are optional based on resident preference) and special event flyers to be posted in a conspicuous ongoing location in each neighborhood. Weekly schedules and special event flyers should relate to the particular neighborhood where posted and copies are made available to residents and their families per request. Determines the need for activity supplies, identify vendors, generate supply lists, order supplies, and label and distribute supplies where needed.   Interviews, supervises and evaluates CC program department staff. Supervises programming department staff members when the Programming Manager is not in the building. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development; plans and/or participates in conferences and classes to improve knowledge and practice in resident care; attends in-service programs that are provided to facilitate compliance with government regulations.  Seeks outside resources through universities, community, and professional networks. Provides oversight of outside groups which provide on-site educational and recreational programs. Participates in the yearly budget planning process. Maintains records of expenditures. Educates staff and volunteers regarding residents’ abilities, psychosocial needs, and therapeutic interventions during in-service training and staff meeting. Serve as a resource person and role model for others. Creates partnerships with all departments to stimulate and promote a social and home-like atmosphere resulting in a warm and inspirational environment for residents which creates community, celebrates life, and allows them to share their gifts.  Participates in CC QAPI, operations team meetings, financial reviews, and all other meetings when the Programming Manager is not in the building. Coordinates entertainment, trips, resident volunteer opportunities, intergenerational programs, multiple musical opportunities, creative / self-expression opportunities, gender-specific programs, and sensorimotor – physical and cognitive stimulation through the senses. Creates ongoing programs that support resident choice and preference of activity programs. Supports guided self-directed and structured programs in Memory Care programs.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understanding of the dementia process.
• Independent thinker, self-motivated, organized, flexible and dependable.
• Good communication and listening skills. 
• Advanced computer skills required.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and a basic understanding of the needs of the resident
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to multitask.
• Exceptional customer service, problem solving, time management, and leadership skills.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings as determined by the Programming Manager.
• Must be a strong team player and be willing to learn how to develop teams and foster teamwork.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with seniors. 
• Experience with or willingness to learn electronic medical records and documentation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Activities Staff with supervisory experience or 3 years as a Programming Assistant is required.
• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence, and experience with the elderly is required.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings is required.
• Certified or eligible for certification (AAC or CTRS – four year degree) preferred.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.