Activities Director

Phoenix Senior Living•Canton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retreat at Canton is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team! The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to the Executive 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 are not limited to assisting in recruiting, hiring, and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service 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
Associate may stand / walk: 4 – 6 hours/day
Associate may sit: 2 – 4 hours/day
Associate will support / assist: 50 lbs. (Maximum lbs.)
Associate will support / assist Occasionally: 150 lbs. (Maximum lbs.)
Associate will lift / carry: 40 lbs. (Maximum lbs.)
Associate will lift / carry Occasionally: 70 lbs. (Maximum 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
Associate should be able to Squat: Frequently
Associate should be able to Kneel: Frequently
Associate should be able to Climb: Frequently
Associate should be able to Reach: Occasionally, 3 feet

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service to the elderly
Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care

Responsibilities

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 of 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.
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