Art of Living Well Manager - Kisco Senior Living

Job Summary:

Promote a healthy, activity-enriched lifestyle for residents and associates through assisting with the planning and implementation of the Art of Living Well programs at the community. Support the Art of Living Well team to meet the community’s Art of Living Well philosophy and the multi dimensions of Art of Living Well for residents and associates. Depending on the specific community, may motivate and supervise the development of the Art of Living Well team that provides exceptional customer service to the community.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships and two-way communication with residents and families
• Monitor residents’ well-being in a general way and report any changes in condition to the appropriate associate/department immediately
• Look for opportunities to exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
• Plan and implement a variety of group and individual Art of Living Well programs that meet the varying needs of the residents and staff
• Work closely with Art of Living Well Director to provide programs that meet the emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and vocational needs of the residents and staff
• Coordinate programs related to the interests and needs of the current residents and the surrounding community at large
• Promote resident and staff attendance and participation in all dimensions of the community Art of Living Well programs
• Teach and instruct classes as appropriate
• Complete Art of Living Well-related documentation in Point Click Care software for Skilled Nursing residents, as required by state and federal regulations
• Assist with Art of Living Well newsletter and calendar of events
• Ensure that all Art of Living Well areas and equipment are safe, clean and secure
• Drive vehicles as necessary
• Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
• Model high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing a name tag when working
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiency on a daily basis. • Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Support continuous improvement
• Present required new hire training and ongoing skills training for associates and maintain appropriate documentation
• Represent the Kisco PVBs and The Art of Living Well on a daily basis.
• Effectively supervise departmental operations on a day-to-day basis
• Conduct and/or assist with regular staff meetings
• Coordinate and communicate daily work schedules as needed
• Assist in sourcing and interviewing potential candidates
• Provide performance feedback and counseling for associates as appropriate
• Keep Art of Living Well Director informed of associate activities and performance feedback (to include recognition and corrective counseling)
• MOD Rotation

What will I do every day?

• You will assist the Wellness Director to present programs that meet the emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and vocational needs of the residents and staff
• Promote and monitor resident attendance and participation in all Wellness programs
• Teach and facilitate programs as appropriate
• Implement a variety of group and individual Wellness programs
• Work with volunteers and community groups as needed to implement various programs
• Assist in setting up/tearing down Wellness and community events as needed
• Assist with scheduling transportation as required
• Drive vehicles as necessary
• As well as perform other related duties as required.

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years related experience with developing and implementing Art of Living Well programs, preferably for seniors
• Senior Living experience preferred
• Must be familiar with Point Click Care software and or willing to be trained.

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

• ASFA Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer (preferred)
• ACSM Health Fitness Specialist/ ACSM/ Certified Group Exercise Instructor/ ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
• Cooper Research Institute Fitness and Strength Training for seniors
• Senior Fitness Association Certification
• Activity Based Alzheimer’s Care Certification
• Certified Activity Professional (preferred)- can we add preferred to all these bullet points or perhaps change the title of this section to “Special Certifications Preferred (may vary, depending on community)”
• First Aid Certification
• Must have or be willing to Obtain Activities Certificate

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• You will receive competitive pay and an outstanding total rewards package!
• Matching 401k
• Paid time off
• Rewards and Recognitions
• One meal per day
• 8 Holidays

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 30 years.

 All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer