Activities Director

Phoenix Senior Living; Blue Ridge (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge at Blue Ridge, part of Phoenix Senior Living, seeks an Activities Director to lead a resident-centered program and outreach.

The role reports to the Executive Director and focuses on wellness across emotional, social, physical, and spiritual dimensions, coordinating PSPs and event planning.

We value leadership, compassion, and experience in senior living; this is an on-site full-time position at Blue Ridge.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology, or related field.
• 1–3 years’ experience in senior living activity planning or event coordination.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living or Dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a resident-centered activities program.
• Recruit, hire and train supporting staff for activities and outreach.
• Maintain activity guides and track resident engagement daily.
• Coordinate groups and clubs based on resident interests.
• Assist residents with mobility to activity spaces and life skills.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies and plan monthly residents' Council.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Description

The Lodge at Blue Ridge is seeking a Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team!

The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Executive Director.

PURPOSE

Activities Director

The Program and Outreach Director is responsible for developing, leading and overseeing a resident centered activities and outreach program that promotes and integrates the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives we serve. Ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embrace. Responsibilities include but not limited to assisting in recruiting, hiring and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.

RESIDENT CARE

Activities Director

• Participates in the Personalized Service Plans (PSP)
• Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident
• Ensure a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation
• Maintains the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook which includes tracking daily which residents exhibit interest and participate in which activities. Do it daily!
• Use the resident’s demographic profile information to organize small groups or clubs that address those similar needs and preferences in a small group/club setting
• Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action
• Assist residents to and from activity room (s) when necessary
• In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts
• Schedules, communicates, assist with facilitation and records monthly resident Council

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE-CERTIFICATION

• Education: Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service to the elderly, preferred.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in senior living/skilled nursing activity & event planning which may include moderate to large event planning responsibilities outside the senior living industry
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred

Physical Requirements

In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk:

• Hours at one time: 0 - 2
• Total hours/ day: 4 – 6

In An 8 Hour Workday, Associate May Sit

• Hours at one time: 0 - 2
• Total hours/ day: 2 – 4

In An 8 Hour Workday, Associate May Drive

• 30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week

Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs.)

• Frequency: 50 lbs.
• Occasionally: 150 lbs.

Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs.)

• Frequency: 40 lbs.
• Occasionally: 70 lbs.
• Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet
• Distance of carry: 30 yards

Associate Will Use Hands For Repetitive

• Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation

Associate Should Be Able To

• Bend: Frequently
• Squat: Frequently
• Kneel: Frequently
• Climb:Frequently
• Reach:Occasionally, 3 feet