Senior Living Activities & 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

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.