Activity Director - Viva at Gainesville

Viva Senior Living•Gainesville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Director is responsible for creating an engaging, active, and home-like atmosphere by planning, organizing, and implementing activities for residents in accordance with Viva's Senior Living's philosophies. This role aims to maximize resident adjustment, promote a healthy lifestyle, and ensure resident social satisfaction. The position provides direction and oversight to the entire activities department and requires adherence to all facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The employee must possess a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate compassion and dignity towards residents, and be able to communicate effectively in English. The role may involve working during emergency conditions and requires adherence to attendance policies.

Requirements

Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Create an engaging, active, and home like atmosphere while planning, organizing, and implementing activities for the residents in accordance with Viva’s Senior Living’s philosophies to maximize resident adjustment, healthy lifestyle, and resident social satisfaction.
Provides direction and oversight to the entire activities department.
Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and conduct a variety of activities for the residents and their visiting family members or friends
Plan trips outside of the community to meet the various needs of residents
Uphold morale of residents by offering adequate and diversified recreational activity and plan sufficient supervision for each activity
Reach out to residents who are confined to their rooms and attempt to find forms of engagement that they can participate in
Arrange visits of Priest, Rabbi, Minister, or other clergy for spiritual well-being of residents.
Coordinate monthly birthday parties to honor the residents
Assist with parties, activities, and decorating for all holidays throughout the year with events to be held on and around the holiday with appropriate staffing
Inform all residents of upcoming activities through various channels including, but not limited to creating a monthly activities calendar, posting the calendar on the community bulletin board, using flyers to communicate regarding special events or changes, uploading calendars and special events on Viva’s community’s website and uploading calendars to the Viva Intranet.
Communicate activities and events to Viva’s staff to maintain all staff involvement in encouraging resident participation in Sol’s lifestyle as well as assistance in transporting residents to scheduled events
Upon admission of new residents, aid in Resident Lifestyle Survey (RLS) interviews to collect information regarding resident interests, background and habits that drive the ever-changing activities programming
Be proficient in facilitating small group or one on one activities with residents who prefer these engagements in the form of specialized focus groups
Be proficient in overseeing and leading exercise modules to ensure Viva’s standards for physical wellness are being met
Coordinate the organization of a resident council and moderate the meetings which function to give residents a voice in the management of their community; their “home”
Keep a written and available record of all activities, the amount of people participating, and the way activities were received by the residents to adequately address the variety of resident needs
Maintain a current record of community services, resources, programs, and community materials accessible to staff, residents, and residents’ families
For Senior Living, implement and maintain a “Welcome Event” for new residents to reduce the difficulties associated with the adjustment period and promote vocational opportunities for experienced residents
Understand department budget and ensure that the department adheres to established budget
Write and print the community’s newsletter – fill newsletter with new residents, resident photos, upcoming events, past events, resident birthdays, recipes, fun anecdotes, appropriate humor, or interesting current events
Supervise the scheduling and transport residents via bus to group events, activities, and houses of worship. Assists residents on and off the bus as needed
Manage activities staff and bus driver in a way which allows staff to reach their potential by clearly communicating and supervising their duties and responsibilities
To perform all duties and responsibilities that is deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the Executive Director
Be innovative and creative to fit the ever-changing day-to-day circumstances or situations. Adapt set activities to keep residents interested and attentive
Other duties may be required per state regulations
Must adhere to scheduled shifts assigned by the Executive Director or Supervisor.