Program and Outreach Director

The Pearl at Watkins Centre; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Watkins Centre in Midlothian, VA is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to lead a resident-centered activities and outreach program dedicated to promoting wellness across emotional, social, physical, intellectual and spiritual dimensions.

The role reports directly to the Executive Director and includes recruiting, hiring and training an Assistant Program and Outreach Director while coordinating wellness initiatives for residents.

Qualifications

• Leadership capabilities demonstrated
• 1–3 years’ experience in senior living/activity planning
• Experience in event planning is preferred
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and Dementia care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in Personal Service Plans (PSP)
• Organizes a variety of activities across day and evening with staff participation
• Maintains PSL Activity & Program Guidebook and tracks resident participation daily
• Uses resident demographics to form small groups or clubs
• Assists residents to and from activity rooms and Life Skills activities
• Maintains inventory of activity supplies and records monthly resident Council activities

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Senior living experience

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Gerontology

Job description

Description

The Pearl at Watkins Centre is seeking an 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 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