Program and Outreach Director
About The Position
The Retreat at Canton is seeking a Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team! The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Executive Director. The purpose of this role is to develop, lead, and oversee a resident-centered activities and outreach program that promotes and integrates the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives we serve. This includes ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual) are incorporated into the services provided. Responsibilities include assisting in recruiting, hiring, and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service to the elderly, preferred.
- 1 – 3 years’ experience in senior living/skilled nursing activity & event planning which may include moderate to large event planning responsibilities outside the senior living industry
- Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
- Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates in the Personalized Service Plans (PSP)
- Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident
- Ensure a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation
- Maintains the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook which includes tracking daily which residents exhibit interest and participate in which activities.
- Use the resident’s demographic profile information to organize small groups or clubs that address those similar needs and preferences in a small group/club setting
- Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action
- Assist residents to and from activity room (s) when necessary
- In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts
- Schedules, communicates, assist with facilitation and records monthly resident Council
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
