Activity Director-Providence Place

Goodworks Unlimited•Mount Juliet, TN

About The Position

Monday - Friday plus every other weekend Fundamental Purpose of the Job The Activities Director is responsible for the effective marketing of the facility, and for planning, coordinating and implementing appropriate activities for the residents of the facility .

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent .
Previous experience with presenting, organizing and providing recreational programs and activities .
Excellent oral and written communication skills .
Good relationship and management skills .
Excellent organization skills and ability to effectively present a positive image to the community .
Valid driver's license A/O Commercial or Endorsements as Required
Auto Liability Insurance according to Company policy
Work requires intermediate knowledge of written grammar, spelling, punctuation , composition , and syntax, medical terminology, solving for unknowns within formulated guidelines or basic bookkeeping including making journal entries, balancing accounts , or simple accounting .

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate appropriate activities for both Lakeside's independent and semi-independent residents, based on their interests and abilities . This requires a minimum of two hands on activities per day.
Maintain weekly participation log .
Monitor and assume responsibility for facility's activities budget, staying within established guidelines .
Plan and carry out special events for residents within the community and surrounding geographical area .
Transport and/or arrange transportation for residents to their requested destinations .
Develop monthly activities calendar, including scheduled trips to MDs, shopping, etc. and publish/ post in advance .
Complete weekly news article with supporting pictures for local newspapers ; including McKenzie Banner, Dresden Enterprise, Carroll News Leader, and others as deemed appropriate .
Complete monthly Bulletin Board and Residents Notice Board .
Organize , monitor and facilitate special events decorations and season decorating of facility in cooperation with Housekeeping Services.
Ensures protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and /or HIPAA regulations .
Performs other duties as required/assigned .