Activities Director

Phoenix Senior Living; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) at The Neighborhood at Decatur to lead a resident-centered activities and outreach program that promotes wellness across all dimensions.

You will recruit, hire, and train the Assistant Program and Outreach Director, and collaborate with the Executive Director to deliver engaging programs for seniors in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration or Gerontology.
• 1–3 years’ experience in senior living or skilled nursing activity and event planning.
• Leadership capabilities; knowledge of Assisted Living industry and dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Personalized Service Plans (PSP).
• Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident.
• Ensure a variety of activities addressing wellness across emotional, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual dimensions.
• Maintains the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook and tracks daily resident participation.
• Organizes small groups or clubs based on resident demographics and needs.
• Assists residents to and from activity rooms and Life Skills sessions as needed.
• Maintains inventory of activity supplies and programs; schedules monthly resident Council.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Senior living knowledge

Dementia care

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Associate degree in Gerontology

Job description

The Neighborhood at Decatur is seeking a Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team! The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Executive Director.

PURPOSE

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

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: 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