Activities Director

Phoenixsrliving

Paducah, Northern (KY, KY)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Neighborhood at Paducah is seeking an Activities Director to lead a comprehensive resident-centered activities and outreach program that promotes wellness across emotional, physical, social, and cognitive dimensions. The role reports to the Executive Director and includes recruiting and training an Assistant Director.

Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, coordinating with care teams, and maintaining program records.

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or related to elderly service.
1–3 years’ experience in senior living/activity planning; may include external events.
Leadership capabilities demonstrated in prior roles.
Knowledge/experience in Assisted Living and Dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee a resident-centered activities and outreach program.
Recruit, hire and train Assistant Program and Outreach Director as needed.
Participate in Personalized Service Plans (PSP) and reference Resident Profiles for programming.
Maintain Activity & Program Guidebook; track participation and interest daily.
Organize small groups/clubs based on resident demographics and preferences.
Assist residents in moving to activity rooms and support Life Skills activities as needed.

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Associate degree in Human Resources Administration

Gerontology related study

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, communicates, 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.)