Merrill Gardens · 14 hours ago
Senior Living Inspire Connection Program Director
New Bern, NC
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMerrill Family of Senior Living Communities is a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, currently hiring an Inspire Connection Program Director at Truewood by Merrill in New Bern, North Carolina. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining resident engagement, and coordinating activities for residents with a focus on dementia care.
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Responsibilities
Ensures regulatory compliance
Maintains records and documentation per policy
Assists RCD/GHD in training all Garden House Team Members
Assists RCD/GHD in communicating with families regarding residents’ engagement
Assists with evaluation of incoming residents and periodic re-evaluation to assure that interests are identified and activity needs are met
With GM and GHD coordinates daily activity routine of the Garden House, including any specialized activities
With ALPD, works on coordinating some activities/events all AL/IL and GH residents can be included in
Plans, coordinates and participates in a variety of dementia-appropriate activities, social events, and outings for residents according to engagement program standards
Orders supplies, schedules, and sets up all activities in the Garden House
Provides GM and GHD with daily status reports on all Garden House residents
Assists GHD with ensuring that the neighborhood is clean, orderly, and secure in all common and activity areas
While working closely with the Garden House Team, the Program Director may provide assistance with housekeeping, laundry, meals, as appropriate
Provides leadership in creating and maintaining the highest standards of Garden House activities
Meets with residents and families regularly as directed
Ensures that residents’ activity needs are being met with attention to individuality & dignity while maintaining an optimal level of functional ability in a professional and safe manner
Ensures that the Garden House team is fully trained in the Inspire Connection activity program
Acknowledge residents’ special days (i.e., anniversaries and birthdays). Arrange and coordinate diverse holiday celebrations
Track resident activity participation and adjust calendar events accordingly
Other duties as assigned
Conduct tours of the community when necessary
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED or equivalent
Two years experience in Dementia care
Preferred
Senior living experience preferred
Benefits
Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days
Free daily meal every shift
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
Tuition reimbursement for career growth
Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance
Pet insurance and team member discounts
Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
Company
Merrill Gardens
Merrill Gardens is a senior living company that offers a lifestyle for senior residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bonnie O'Brian
Resident Experience Partner
Recent News
2025-06-13
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