ACTIVITIES PROGRAM MANAGER

TREZEVANT EPISCOPAL HOME•Memphis, TN

9d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Program Manager plans, implements, and directs the activities program for residents of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and the Allen Morgan Health Center at Trezevant Episcopal Home. The program provides social, physical, creative, spiritual, and recreational opportunities intended to enhance residents’ quality of life, encourage interaction, foster an active community, and support residents’ sense of self-worth and fulfillment. The role develops programming around residents’ needs and care plans, coordinates activities and events inside and outside the facility, and ensures appropriate assistance and safety. It maintains activity schedules and documentation, tracks resident participation and progress toward care-plan goals, and gathers resident feedback to refine offerings. The manager also hires, trains, develops, supervises, evaluates, and, as needed, coaches, counsels, or terminates Activity Assistants; coordinates with other departments and vendors; and completes assigned MDS sections in accordance with Medicare guidelines.

Requirements

Two years of experience in event planning, senior activities, or hospitality management.
Certified Activity Director credential from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals.
Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and email.
Working knowledge of audio/video equipment.
Ability to hire, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff, and to coach, counsel, or terminate employees as needed.
Good listening and communication skills, with courteous and respectful interactions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Management or Administration, Social Work, Gerontology, Hospitality, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop and implement activities that meet residents’ social, emotional, physical, therapeutic, and other needs as identified in their plans of care.
Initiate and promote activities inside and outside the facility while ensuring residents’ safety and wellbeing.
Coordinate and verify that residents receive assistance with activities and events as needed.
Provide individual activities for residents who cannot participate outside their rooms.
Maintain activity scheduling and documentation standards established by policies and regulatory requirements.
Keep detailed records of programs and individual resident participation, including progress toward care-plan goals.
Prepare a multifaceted calendar of events, trips, and classes reflecting resident interests and current senior-living trends.
Relay feedback from Independent Living Resident Committees and Assisted Living and Allen Morgan Resident Councils to appropriate personnel so offerings can be refined and resident issues addressed promptly.
Complete assigned special projects and duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Hire, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate Activity Assistants; coach, counsel, or terminate employees as needed.
Adhere to Medicare guidelines and complete assigned sections of the MDS accurately and on time.
Coordinate activity schedules, vendors, event setup, and communications with departments such as maintenance, dietary, and IT.
Attend required training and in-services.
Retain knowledge of Trezevant Manor’s mission, vision, and values; communicate courteously, considerately, and respectfully with residents, families, and colleagues; and help prevent problems.
Report to work as scheduled and in accordance with the Employee Handbook.