Activity Director

Pomeroy Living•Lapeer, MI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

At Pomeroy Living, we believe a great activity program is not measured by how full the calendar looks. It is measured by whether residents are participating, connecting with others, trying new things, and genuinely enjoying where they live. We are looking for a creative, energetic Activity Director who knows how to make that happen. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands that our residents have different interests, abilities, backgrounds, and personalities. The same residents should not be the only ones attending activities every day. Our goal is to create enough variety and opportunity that every resident can find something that interests them and gives them a reason to participate.

Requirements

Brings ideas to the table, takes ownership of the program, and understands that resident engagement is an important part of quality of life.
Organized, creative, dependable, comfortable leading a team, and willing to jump in and participate.
Experience developing and leading recreational or activity programming, preferably in senior living or healthcare.

Nice To Haves

CTRS, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or CAD, Certified Activity Director, certification is preferred.
Candidates with strong senior living activity experience and other applicable qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the activity team and volunteers.
Create a varied monthly activity calendar that includes social, recreational, educational, cultural, physical, spiritual, entertainment, and wellness programming.
Offer a mix of large group, small group, and individual activities based on resident interests and abilities.
Be visible and actively involved in the community. This is not a position that is managed from behind a desk.
Monitor participation and identify residents who are not regularly engaging in programming.
Get to know residents personally and develop creative ways to engage residents who may be reluctant to participate.
Regularly ask residents what they want to do and use their feedback to improve programming.
Plan outings, special events, celebrations, entertainment, and experiences that residents look forward to.
Build relationships with families, community organizations, entertainers, volunteers, and local partners.
Work closely with nursing, dining, leadership, and other departments to create a strong overall resident experience.
Maintain required documentation and ensure the activity program meets applicable regulatory requirements and Pomeroy Living standards.