Activities Director

PURPOSE

The Program and Outreach Director is responsible for developing, leading and overseeing 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. Ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embrace.

RESIDENT CARE

• Participates in the Personalized Service Plans (PSP)
• Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident
• Ensures 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. Do it daily!
• Uses 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
• Affords assistance to residents to and from activity room(s) when necessary
• In memory care assists the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assists with engagement
• Affords assistance in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts
• Schedules, communicates, affords assistance with facilitation and records monthly resident Council

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE-CERTIFICATION

• Education: Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service to the elderly, preferred.
• Experience: 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
• Licenses/Certifications: Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities. Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing/Walking: Hours at one time: 0 - 2, Total hours/day: 4 – 6
• Sitting: Hours at one time: 0 - 2, Total hours/day: 2 – 4
• Driving: 30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week
• Supporting/Assisting: Maximum lbs. Frequency: 50 lbs., Occasionally: 150 lbs.
• Lifting/Carrying: Maximum lbs. Frequency: 40 lbs., Occasionally: 70 lbs.
• Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet
• Distance of carry: 30 yards
• Using Hands: Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation
• Bending: Frequently
• Squatting: Frequently
• Kneeling: Frequently
• Climbing: Frequently
• Reaching: Occasionally, 3 feet