Activities Manager: Full-time

Provision Living • Sunset Hills, MO

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About The Position

As the Activities Manager, reporting directly to the Executive Director you will support the community activities by planning, organizing and facilitating a program of activities, which include physical, emotional, educational, spiritual, and leisure stimulation for resident’s participation. Additionally, you will assist new residents with orientation and with support during the move-in process.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and a minimum of 4 year(s) related experience and/or training
• Proven experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university and a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training
• CTRS certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement a monthly program of activities for residents (physical, spiritual and cognitive), including parties for various occasions and holidays
• Initiate and direct daily activity programming, both within and outside the building including weekends and evenings
• Conduct and/or make arrangements for the implementation of programs by qualified staff or volunteers, when needed
• Develop and create a monthly calendar and/or newsletter
• Facilitate the transport of residents to and from activity programs and prepare the area and equipment, as needed
• Schedule and/or arrange resident medical and activity transportation
• Manage the Activity department budget, ensuring reports and the budget aligns with the goals of the community
• Assess each residents’ activity needs upon admission, prepare and incorporate the activities goals into the residents’ plan of care
• Recruit, hire/select, and train volunteers
• Supervise, provide, and/or ensure of adequate supervision of all residents during activities
• Maintain inventory of all activity equipment and supplies
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees