Activities Director

Pennant Group•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Plans, implements and oversees the Activities program in accordance within community guidelines. Works in conjunction with the Activities staff to create a multi-faceted daily/monthly calendar that is appropriate for all care levels and includes events that encourage resident individuality, participation and leadership. Creates and maintains a diversified spectrum of community partnerships to provide residents with opportunities for volunteering, purposeful service, lifelong learning, involvement in intergenerational programs, pursuing hobbies and forming/conducting their own resident-led activities.

Requirements

Ability to speak and understand the English language.
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
Ability to be calm and level-headed in emergencies.
Well groomed, professional and possess ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing resident care practices.
Follows written and oral instructions.
Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as ability to handle residents, staff, and visitors, based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
Must be capable of operating a variety of company activities-related equipment such as passenger vehicles to transport residents to outside activities, office equipment, kitchen equipment, gardening tools, games and sports equipment.
High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR/first aid certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record with no major violations.

Nice To Haves

Prefer college degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services and/or two (2) years of equivalent work experience in the field.
Prior experience in small group socialization and creative programming for older adults preferred.
Prior experience in managing staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Ensures the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.
Ensures compliance with Resident Rights and HIPAA policies at all times.
Ensures that the activities program promotes a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment for residents.
Provides a well-balanced daily and monthly calendar of programs and events of interest to the residents.
Routinely seeks and is open to resident feedback on activity likes/dislikes and on suggestions for future programs.
Establishes and maintains community partnerships to offer a wide variety of choices for residents and collaborates with other organizations/businesses to promote joint programming.
Provides opportunities for residents to engage in volunteer projects in the surrounding community.
Leads activities and conducts programs in a timely manner.
Supports/encourages residents to take the lead on various activities to promote a sense of pride.
Continually promotes and encourages resident participation in activities and events.
Seeks to find the motivation in each resident that will entice them to participate or be an active member in activities/events.
Ensures that activities supplies are ordered and available for use.
Monitors activities financial records, ensures administrative tasks are performed appropriately, such as completing financial statements, documenting volunteer information, etc.
Transports residents to various activities and events in the community.
May perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.