Activities Manager: Full-time

Provision Living•South Lyon, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Activities Manager, reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will support community activities by planning, organizing, and facilitating a program of activities, which include physical, emotional, educational, spiritual, and leisure stimulation for residents' participation. Additionally, you will assist new residents with orientation and with support during the move-in process. This role directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
A minimum of 4 year(s) related experience and/or training
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain the proper license classification and endorsements necessary to operate a community vehicle (including a bus).
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

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

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 resident’s 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.