Job description
Overview:
When you join White Oak Cottages at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults. And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.
The Job:
We are seeking a full-time Therapeutic Program Manager to join our team at our Memory Care residence known as White Oak Cottages. The ideal candidate will have a certification and/or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT), or similar field.
Reporting to the Assisted Living Admin/Guide, the Therapeutic Program Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs that are meaningful and engaging for the residents of White Oak Cottages. You will assist in providing both group and individual activities designed to support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging interaction in the community.
This is an on-site role at our campus in Westwood, MA.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Create and implement activities related to gross motor activities, self-care activities, social activities, and sensory and memory enhancement activities for residents.
- Work with Guide to complete a profile of each resident; and identify activities and enrichment tools that each resident would enjoy.
- Review the profile for each new resident prior to move-in and create a plan to welcome and integrate the resident into the activities program beginning on move-in day.
- Plan individual/personalized, small group, and large group experiences by reviewing residents’ profiles and finding common needs and interests.
- Assist staff in determining if any enrichment items are necessary as new residents move in and interest change among the current population and work with the administrator to procure those items.
- Ensure the safety of all White Oak Cottages residents participating in programs both inside and outside the cottages.
- Work with outside entertainment vendors to ensure their invoices are received and submitted to the Guide.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a high pressure and demanding work environment
- Promote a positive and team-oriented work environment
- Detail-orientated with the ability to prioritize competing demands on time.
- Exceptional computer skills, with proficiency with ALIS and Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Certification and/or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or similar field required.
- Experience working with the elderly and dementia population; knowledge and sensitivity to their needs, interests and abilities.
- Experience in planning and executing daily activities with dementia population.
- Minimum of 3 years’ Activities experience in a Long-Term Care environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Must move intermittently throughout the workday inside and outside the facility.
- Ability to walk distances throughout the facility.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion such as stoop, bend kneel, squat, push, pull, reach and lift and carry supplies.
- Walking or standing 70%, sitting 30%.
Pay is dependent on experience.