Activities Director - Assisted Living / Memory Care

Foundry Commercial•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Arbor of Steele Creek is seeking a creative, passionate Activities Director (Lifestyle Director) to lead life enrichment programming across our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This is a role for someone who genuinely loves people, thinks outside the box, and understands that a great activities program isn't just entertainment — it's quality of life. The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Director is to manage and direct the Lifestyle department to provide a diverse, appealing, full-time social and activity program at the community for all residents and their families. Such a program should include a variety of social, recreational, physical, educational, and spiritual opportunities for resident involvement that encourages socialization and creativity, improves daily living skills, expands personal interest, and increases physical activity and education.

Requirements

Activity Director certification required
1+ year of experience in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care activities
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Minimum two (2) years experience as Activity Director or Activity Assistant at an independent living, assisted living or skilled nursing community with related skills in scheduling activities, special events, and leading group activities.
Must have working knowledge of appropriate Microsoft Office programs.
Must possess attention to detail, be energetic/enthusiastic, and able to multi-task.
Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
Must possess a valid driver’s license for the state where the vehicle is operated.

Nice To Haves

Activity Professional Certification preferred.
Knowledge of local recreational opportunities is a plus.
CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.
Appropriate CDL license preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and lead engaging, person-centered programming for Assisted Living (25) and Memory Care (19) residents
Create meaningful daily experiences that support cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being
Build relationships with residents, learning their stories, preferences, and passions
Coordinate special events and programs that bring residents, families, and the community together
Participate in Manager-on-Duty rotation on select weekends
Be the energy that makes Spring Arbor of Steele Creek feel vibrant and alive every single day
Develop an annual activity plan that supports achievement of Company goals and ownership objectives.
Oversee the administration of the Lifestyle department according to Company policies and procedures and submit relevant reports and narratives as required.
Recruit, hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate Lifestyle Assistants, Drivers, and Concierge personnel, including corrective action and recommendations for separation decisions, according to Company policies and procedures.
Schedule the Driver and Lifestyle Assistant to stay within budgeted department guidelines and optimize the hours of the Lifestyle program so that day, evening, and weekend opportunities for activities, programs, and outings exist.
Create and manage a resident transportation schedule and assist in maintaining community transportation vehicles per Company policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to the transportation budget and expenditures.
Create and manage the activity budget within approved guidelines and according to Company goals and ownership objectives.
Establish a full-time activity program that supports residents’ interests and is available seven days a week.
Other job duties assigned – see full job description.