Job Description

The Activities Director reports directly to the Executive Director supporting the community activities by planning, organizing and facilitating a program of activities, which include physical, emotional, educational, spiritual, and leisure stimulation for residents' participation. Additionally, the Activities Director may assist new residents with orientation and support during the move-in process. A successful candidate can expect an hourly wage of $18.00-26.00/hour, commensurate with experience and skills, plus benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement a monthly program of activities for residents (physical, spiritual and cognitive), including parties for various occasions and holidays
• Initiate and direct daily activity programming, both within and outside the building including weekends and evenings
• Conduct and/or plan for the implementation of programs by qualified staff or volunteers, when needed
• Develop and create a monthly calendar and/or newsletter
• Facilitate the transport of residents to and from activity programs and prepare the area and equipment, as needed
• Schedule and/or arrange resident medical and transportation activity
• Manage the Activity department budget, ensuring reports and the budget aligns with the goals of the community
• Assess each residents' activity needs upon admission, prepare and incorporate the activities goals into the residents' plan of care
• Recruit, hire/select, and train volunteers
• Supervise, provide, and/or ensure adequate supervision of all residents during activities
• Maintain inventory of all activity equipment and supplies
• Able to work every other Saturday and holidays as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees or volunteers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with PACS policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills/Experience
Proven experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills

Great communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible.
Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Valid driver's license required
Where applicable, CDL or Chauffeurs license required per state regulations and depending on the size of vehicle (or must be willing to obtain with 30 days of employment)

Education
CTRS certification a plus
Preferred - Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and a minimum of 4 year(s) related experience and/or training preferred

Travel
Local travel within the course of duty may be required.

Physical Demands
To excel in this role, it is crucial for the employee to be prepared for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues. The physical demands outlined below are indicative of those essential for job performance, and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in carrying out these vital functions. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will routinely engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Additionally, there may be occasional requirements for crouching and lifting items weighing up to 50lbs. The employee's specific vision abilities should encompass the capacity to see both near and far distances.

Language Skills
Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and team members.

Mathematical
Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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