Activities Director

AVISTA SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT LLC•Sumner, WA

10d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Avista Senior Living is seeking an Activities Director for its Sumner, Washington community. This is a temporary, 12-week seasonal assignment. The role develops and facilitates activities that reflect residents’ interests, needs, and abilities, supporting their wellness and quality of life. The Activities Director creates an activities calendar, establishes and maintains a volunteer program, and completes resident assessments. Evening and weekend events may be scheduled, and the director is expected to be available to facilitate them.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in therapeutic recreation and/or a senior activities role at a senior living, hospice, in-home health care, or skilled nursing facility.
Valid driver’s license.
Exceptional problem-solving and time-management skills.
Ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, and work overtime as needed and with approval.
Ability to work the schedule necessary to meet job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Good interpersonal communication skills.
Availability to participate in activities outside normal business hours, including evening and weekend events.

Responsibilities

Develop an activities program based on residents’ interests, needs, and abilities to enhance their wellness and quality of life.
Create an activities calendar highlighting scheduled activities, events, and outings.
Establish and maintain a volunteer program by recruiting volunteers and providing training and support.
Complete new-resident and quarterly assessments to identify residents’ interests.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Schedule and facilitate community events, which may take place during evenings and weekends.