Activity Director

Deercreekseniorliving; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shores of Sheboygan Senior Living is seeking an experienced Activity Director to lead and shape an engaging activities program for residents. You will plan, implement, and oversee a calendar of events designed to support independence, participation, and resident leadership.

Collaborate with staff to craft meaningful programming, seek resident feedback, and build partnerships with local organizations. This role requires compassion, organization, and a proactive approach to enriching

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred college degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services.
• Two years of equivalent work experience in the field preferred.
• Experience in small group socialization and creative programming for older adults preferred.
• Experience in managing staff and volunteers.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements and oversees the Activities program for residents.
• Creates a multi-faceted daily/monthly calendar suitable for all care levels.
• Collaborates with Activities staff to promote resident independence and fulfillment.
• Establishes community partnerships for varied activity options and community volunteer opportunities.
• Transports residents to activities and events in the community.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Staff & volunteer management

Small group socialization

Creative programming for older adults

Education

High School diploma or GED

Preferred degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services

Two years of equivalent work experience

Job description

The Shores of Sheboygan Senior Living is currently seeking an Activity Director to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second (Employee First!) Ownership If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

About the Opportunity

The Activity Supervisor plans, implements and oversees the Activities program for our residents. Works in conjunction with the Activities staff to create a multi-faceted daily/monthly calendar that is appropriate for all care levels and includes events that encourage resident individuality, participation and leadership. Not only is our work emotionally rewarding, we provide great benefits as well: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and more! Ensures that the activities program promotes a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment for residents. Provides a well-balanced daily and monthly calendar of programs and events of interest to the residents. Routinely seeks and is open to resident feedback on activity likes/dislikes and on suggestions for future programs. Establishes and maintains community partnerships to offer a wide variety of choices for residents and collaborates with other organizations/businesses to promote joint programming. Provides opportunities for residents to engage in volunteer projects in the surrounding community. Ensures that activities supplies are ordered and available for use. Transports residents to various activities and events in the community.

Critical Success Factors

Is energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative. Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and be an effective, empathetic listener.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prefer college degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services and/or two (2) years of equivalent work experience in the field.
• Prior experience in small group socialization and creative programming for older adults preferred.
• Prior experience in managing staff and volunteers.
• Current CPR/first aid certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record with no major violations.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

About the Employer

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. PSL is the most progressive company in the exploding healthcare services field today. Dedicated to restoring public confidence in the healthcare industry, PSL has assembled a team of highly competent, dedicated and caring individuals who are creating a new standard of excellence for healthcare providers everywhere. PSL currently serves over 50 long-term care, facilities in six Western states. These facilities have no corporate headquarters or traditional management hierarchy. Instead, they operate independently with support from the “Service Center,” a world-class service team that provides the centralized clinical, legal, risk management, HR, training, accounting, IT and other resources necessary to allow on-site leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on day-to-day care and business issues in their individual facilities. As an organization, we are deeply committed to our mission of providing life-changing service to our residents, employees and the communities we serve.