Activities Director

AVISTA SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT LLC•Phoenix, AZ

94d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Avista Senior Living is seeking an Activities Director for its North Mountain community in Phoenix, Arizona. The role develops and delivers activities tailored to residents’ interests, needs, and abilities to support their wellness and quality of life. The director creates an activities calendar, conducts resident assessments, and establishes and maintains a volunteer program. The position is full-time, experienced-level, and scheduled for the day shift. Evening and weekend community events may be scheduled, and the director is expected to be available to facilitate them. Overtime may be required with approval.

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 and clean driving record.
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.

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.
Facilitate community events, including events scheduled in the evenings and on weekends.
Perform additional duties as assigned.