Activities Director - Personal Care - Experience Required

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation’s The Addison of Garden Way Place in Hermitage, PA seeks an Activities Director for Personal Care with experience to plan and lead daily programs and special events, enriching residents’ lives in a HEART-driven environment.

The role reports to the Executive Director, may supervise staff, and requires creativity, positive energy, and adaptability to maintain engaging programs and partnerships within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years related experience.
• Fluent English required for communication with residents and staff.
• Experience leading events for groups both large and small.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily community programs.
• Develop opportunities for cross-department collaboration.
• Plan and execute special events with sales and marketing.
• Foster inclusivity and wellness across seven areas of wellness.
• Create monthly calendars and newsletters by the first of each month.
• Maintain program materials and signage consistent with brand standards.
• Supervise and mentor department staff.
• Manage department budget and expenses.

Skills

Creativity

Positive energy

Program leadership

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Outlook

Online learning portals

Social Media

Job description

Activities Director - Personal Care - Experience Required

• Full-time
• Community Name: The Addison of Garden Way Place

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for

planning and leading daily programs and special events that enhance the lifestyle for residents and highlights the positive aspects of life at a Senior Lifestyle Community.

This position requires an individual who:

• Exhibits creativity, innovation and willing to try new things
• Is a source of positive energy and inspiration to the residents, families, and team members
• Is capable of leading daily community programs independently with confidence
• Is able to pivot in the event of an event no-show, cancelation or other unanticipated interruption to the schedule
• Is able to create and nurture community at large partnerships to enhance life for the residents

This position reports to the Executive Director and may be required to supervise other staff positions.

• Foster a fun work environment centered around celebrating the lives of our residents
• Plan and lead daily programs within the community
• Develop opportunities for team members from other departments to create and lead programs
• Plan and execute special events for residents in collaboration and partnership with the sales and marketing departments
• Recognize and honor the individuality, diversity, and spirituality of all residents when planning programs, events and holiday celebrations
• Develop rapport with residents to encourage participation in community programs and events
• Acknowledge, understand and promote the SLC wellness model by offering opportunities for residents to experience programming in 7 areas of wellness (physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, vocational, & environmental)
• Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events and newsletter that meets SLC program and brand standards by the first of each month
• Organize and lead trips outside the community to enhance the opportunities for residents to remain connected to the greater community
• Develop partnerships inside of and outside of the community to enhance program and event offerings
• Promote the lifestyle at the community through an active social media presence and positive partnership with the sales and marketing departments
• Oversee the resident ambassador program
• Support and participate in setting up the seasonal/holiday décor of the community
• Responsible for keeping program flyers, bulletin boards and digital signs up to date and meeting SLC and Brand standards.
• Perform work tasks in a way that preserve each resident’s dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
• Responsible for hiring, training, developing and mentoring dept employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporation Human Resources guidelines
• Secure and maintain all department equipment and suppliers
• Manage the department budget and expenses
• Document and maintain all records as required to effectively manage the department
• Hourly Pay Range: $18-$20.00.

Level of Formal Education: A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Years of Experience: Entry-level (0-3+ years)
Type of Experience: Must have experience leading small or large group events
Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with all others.
Technical Competencies: Must be competent with computer applications including Microsoft Suite, Outlook Email, Online learning portals, and Social Media
Personal Attributes:

• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers
• Willingness to try something new
• Enthusiastic, positive demeanor that encourages residents, employees, and family members to engage with the programs of the community

Other/Preferred: event planning, experience leading small and large group programs, experience coordinating community partnerships, specialty skills such as: fitness certification, musically inclined, or artistic skills are preferred

Driving Requirements
Does this job require the ability and license to drive an automobile? Yes

Management/Supervisory Authority
Does this job manage or supervise associates? Yes

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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