Activities Director

Socket.dev; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood at Paducah is seeking an Activities Director to lead a resident-centered program and outreach efforts, aligning with the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to promote wellness across emotional, physical, social and spiritual dimensions.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will develop plans, recruit and train staff, coordinate daily activities, manage the activity guidebook, and organize clubs and events to engage residents in meaningful daily life.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in senior living activity & event planning.
• Leadership capabilities demonstrated.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and oversee a resident-centered activities and outreach program.
• Participate in Personalized Service Plans (PSP).
• Maintain the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook and track resident participation daily.
• Organize small groups or clubs based on resident interests.
• Assist residents to and from activity areas and in life skills activities.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies and coordinate monthly resident council.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Activity planning

Event coordination

Resident engagement

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Description

The Neighborhood at Paducah 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, communications, assist with facilitation and records monthly resident Council

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE-CERTIFICATION

Activities Director

• 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